Senior Leasehold Enfranchisement Solicitor / Head of Department Location: (Raynes Park) Wimbledon, London Salary: Competitive + Bonus (DOE) About Us Arcadia Law is a specialist property law firm dedicated to residential leasehold enfranchisement. We work alongside Blakes Chartered Surveyors, one of the UK's leading enfranchisement valuation practices, giving our clients access to an integrated legal and valuation service that is recognised throughout the industry. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Leasehold Enfranchisement Solicitor to help lead and develop our expanding legal team. This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than simply managing a caseload. We're looking for a leader who enjoys mentoring junior lawyers, improving processes, developing people and helping shape the future of a growing specialist practice. The Role You will play a key leadership role within the department, overseeing a team of paralegals, trainee solicitors and junior fee earners while maintaining a selective caseload of complex and high-value matters. Working closely with the Directors, you will be responsible for ensuring excellent client service, maintaining technical standards, supporting compliance and helping drive the continued growth of the department. Key Responsibilities Supervise and mentor paralegals, trainee solicitors and junior fee earners. Provide technical support and guidance on complex leasehold enfranchisement matters. Oversee the progression of team caseloads to ensure quality, efficiency and client satisfaction. Handle a limited caseload of complex statutory and voluntary lease extensions, collective enfranchisement and related landlord and tenant matters. Assist with business development, networking and maintaining relationships with referrers and industry professionals. Help develop departmental systems, workflows and precedents. Support regulatory compliance, file reviews and risk management. Assist with recruitment, training and professional development within the team. Contribute to marketing, thought leadership and content for the firm's growing online presence. Experience Required We're looking for an experienced solicitor with significant expertise in residential leasehold enfranchisement. You should have: Qualified Solicitor in England
