Legal Director - Residential Conveyancing - Gloucester
Chadwick Nott ·
Reference: ORJ921957684_1787571891Legal Director - Residential Conveyancing - Gloucester - 6+ Years PQELocation: Gloucester (Hybrid)Type of Role: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: 80,000+ & bonusA specialist, award winning law firm with a strong reputation in the later life lending sector is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join as Legal Director.
This senior appointment offers the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a growing transactional practice and play a pivotal role in the firm's next phase of development. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, ambitious solicitor who thrives in a progressive, fast paced environment and is motivated by technical excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement.
The RoleYou'll act as the firm's senior technical authority, with responsibility for:Leading the technical direction of the residential conveyancing practiceEnsuring all legal work is accurate, compliant, and commercially soundDesigning and delivering a technical development pathway for lawyers and traineesRaising capability across the business through coaching, mentoring, and structured knowledge sharingOverseeing and transforming quality assurance systems, embedding a culture of continuous improvementProviding strategic oversight, performance development, and career support to a team of qualified and qualifying lawyersRepresenting the firm at key industry events and participating in trade body working groupsPartnering with Business Development to expand sale and purchase workCollaborating with the IT team to enhance the firm's case management system to support operational delivery and client experienceCandidate RequirementsThis role is suited to a senior solicitor with:Minimum 6 years' experience running a complex residential conveyancing caseloadStrong technical expertise across:Sales, purchases, and remortgagesLeasehold and lease extensionsUnregistered propertiesSDLT requirements, including reliefs and exemptionsProven ability to develop, coach, and mentor team membersExperience contributing to senior management or strategic decision making (advantageous)Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organisational and time management abilitiesAbility to work independently and under pressureA proactive, self motivated approach with the ability to inspire othersBenefitsThe firm offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package, including:Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)30 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAdditional day off for your birthdayChristmas closure (4 additional paid days)Monthly employee recognition awardsFlexible holiday schemeLife assuranceHealth Care Cash PlanEnhanced maternity and paternity payWellbeing programme and EAPDiscretionary annual bonusParkingHow to ApplyIf this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.ukPhone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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