Head of Property

Job Description Sue Ross Recruitment are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Property to lead in an established Property Department and play a key role in the continued development and success of an established law firm in Sheffield. As Head of Property, you will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day supervision to a team of fee earners and support staff, managing both your own caseload and the overall productivity and compliance of the department.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Lead and develop the Property Department, ensuring continued growth and progression\n\n * Supervise and support fee earners, junior team members, and legal assistants\n\n * Manage individual caseload of complex and high-value property matters\n\n * Allocate work efficiently across the team and oversee the quality of output\n\n * Monitor team performance and manage fee income on a monthly basis\n\n * Conduct regular Matter List and file reviews to ensure compliance and progress\n\n * Support applications and renewals for Panel Membership and CQS Accreditation\n\n * Fulfil the duties of the SRO (Senior Responsible Officer), including compliance training and audits\n\n * Assist with annual Lexcel audits and maintain high regulatory standards\n\n * Address and manage client complaints related to property matters\n\n * Collaborate with other departments, especially on matters involving trusts, estates, and cross-departmen...