Legal Practice Lead - Property

Legal Practice Lead - Property

TSR Legal are currently partnering with a well-funded, fast-growing legal tech scale-up that's transforming how consumers and small businesses access legal support. With backing from top-tier venture capital firms and a recent $40M Series A funding round, they're building a next-generation platform where regulated lawyers work alongside proprietary AI tools to deliver efficient, high-quality legal services at a fraction of the usual cost.

They're now looking to appoint a Legal Practice Lead - Property to head up their residential and commercial property offering. This is a newly created, high-impact role suited to someone with 8+ years PQE who's equally confident leading a team, overseeing complex legal work, and collaborating with operational and product teams to improve delivery through technology.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Acting as the subject matter expert for property law, with a strong focus on residential and commercial transactions, disputes, lease extensions, and tribunal applications.
2. Providing hands-on support for complex legal matters including chains, title defects, lender requirements, and contentious landlord/tenant issues.
3. Mentoring and supervising a remote team of lawyers, maintaining high standards across the practice.
4. Resolving escalated client queries and complaints with a focus on satisfaction and risk mitigation.
5. Working closely with the Legal Ops and Product teams to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
6. Staying up-to-date with legal developments, ensuring the team remains compliant and well-informed.
7. Representing the business externally via thought leadership, client engagement, and industry events.

What We're Looking For:

1. 8+ years PQE, with strong experience in residential and commercial property law.
2. At least 2 years' experience managing legal teams or overseeing qualified lawyers.
3. An understanding of property litigation, including lease disputes, forfeiture, and service charge issues.
4. Passion for technology-driven legal services and improving access to the law.
5. Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
6. Ability to thrive in a startup-style environment - proactive, fast-moving, and collaborative.

What's In It for You:

1. Remote-first working (UK-based)
2. 34 days holiday (25 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays)
3. Equity in a rapidly growing tech company
4. Pension scheme
5. Regular team retreats and socials
6. 20% discount on legal services

This role would suit someone with a big-picture mindset, looking to move beyond traditional private practice and play a leading role in the future of legal delivery. If you're excited by the idea of combining law and technology to drive real change, contact Hannah Williams at TSR Legal on / for a confidential chat.