Team Leader​/Legal Director​/Partner-Residential Real Estate

Reference:  Leader / Legal Director / Partner
- Residential Real Estate
- Bristol - 8+ Years PQE

Location:

Bristol (Hybrid)
Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time Salary: 80, (depending on experience and following)
A UK Top 50 full service law firm is seeking a forward thinking senior Residential Real Estate lawyer to lead and grow its Bristol team. With over 700 legal professionals across seven offices and one of the largest residential real estate practices in the UK, this is a rare opportunity to build a new team within a nationally recognised, award winning practice.

The Residential Real Estate team operates with a unified "one team" culture across all offices, delivering exceptional client service and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment. The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in expanding the firm's presence in the Bristol market while contributing to the wider leadership of the national team.

The Role Leadership & Team Development Establish and grow a new Bristol based residential real estate team Manage recruitment, performance, resourcing, compliance and financial oversight

Instil the firm's culture, values and brand signatures across the team

Act as the first point of escalation for client feedback and complaints

Oversee training and development of junior team members

Contribute to the core management group shaping strategy and employee experience across all offices

Client Work & Technical Excellence Act for high net worth individuals, developers, corporate entities and property professionals

Provide clear, tailored advice on complex residential property matters

Maintain high technical standards and ensure efficient, profitable delivery

Build and nurture relationships with high end property finders, estate agents and brokers

Business Development & Growth Actively develop new and existing client relationships

Build a strong market presence and drive the expansion of the Bristol offering

Explore new work types and diversification opportunities

Lead and contribute to pitches, networking events, publications and profile raising initiatives

Drive cross selling opportunities across the firm Strategic Contribution Play a key role in the strategic management of the national Residential Real Estate team

Lead and support firm wide projects under the direction of the Partners Promote a positive, inclusive and high performance culture

Support the firm's ESG, diversity and community commitments

Candidate Requirements Essential Solicitor  with 8+ years PQE gained at a strong regional or City firm Recognised technical expert in residential property with experience handling high value conveyancing

Demonstrable leadership experience with the ability to build and manage a team Strong commercial awareness with a track record of profitable delivery

Proven business development capability and established market presence

Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted client relationships

Strong risk management and compliance awareness

Competent with Microsoft Office, time recording systems, digital dictation and open to adopting new technologies including AIDesirableA following or established network to support rapid team growth

Experience leading high profile pitches or major client relationships

How to Apply

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Reed:

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/ At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*