Team Leader - Residential Property

Team Leader - Residential Conveyancing

Located within a highly reputable Kent based law firm.

REPORTING TO: Senior Partner/HOD

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Conduct of client matters including
 Freehold and leasehold transactions; both sales, purchases and new builds;
 Re-mortgages;
 Preparing and advising on transfers of equity;
 Preparing and advising on residential tenancy agreements;

Supervision of team members
Day to day supervision of reporting fee earners including consideration of incoming post, dealing with day to day work issues and queries and approval of bills;
 Lead and encourage the team in developing the department by organising and participating in networking and marketing events, departmental meetings etc.
 Take overall responsibility for the mentoring and training and development of team members; conducting annual appraisals and providing coaching and guidance when required;

Business development & marketing
 Identify and develop new business opportunities through networking with local estate agents and other referrers including accountants, lawyers, surveyors and other professionals;
 Maintaining and strengthening existing relationships with agents and referrers;
 Attending public events in the local community as the Firm's and Department's representative;
 Building the profile of the Department and the Firm;
 Writing articles;
 Speaking at events;
 Use of social and digital media to promote the Department and the Firm.

General
 Attending property department meetings and such training courses as necessary to maintain a proper standard of service;
 Compliance with the Firm's policies and procedures including its anti-money laundering and accounts and administrative procedures;
 Ensuring adequate and competent staffing of the Department;
 Assisting with the training and supervision of trainee solicitors;

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to progress to directorship/partnership and with opportunities to work from home/flexible working hours.

Friendly, collaberative team who genuinely enjoy the working environment, great work life balance.

For more information please contact Connor Franks on 0203 846 3071 or email your CV

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