Assistant Team Leader

The Assistant Team Leader provides comprehensive operational support to activity in the Transaction Services Team, working closely with the Team Leader, Senior Managers and Group Lead in our Real Estate sub-team to help manage the continued development and performance of Paralegals and Legal Apprentices. The Real Estate sub-team is structured in an aligned model and each line manager has responsibility for a defined group of Paralegals or Apprentices aligned to one of the Firm's clients or practice groups within the Real Estate Group.

The Assistant Team Leader will also carry out some fee earning work. The Assistant Team Leader will have a focus on the Real Estate sub-team but will also have some wider responsibilities within the TST. This role is based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, with occasional travel to the other UK offices, as required.

What You'll Do:

• Taking instructions from internal clients, ensuring requirements are understood and allocating appropriate resource within the Real Estate sub-team.
• Having responsibility for work allocation amongst, and the delivery of work by their aligned groups
• Leading identified groups of Legal Apprentices, Paralegals and Senior Paralegals
• Providing coaching and regular feedback, and carrying out regular check ins to develop, encourage and motivate those individuals.
• Responsibility for developing their aligned groups, including engaging with relevant fee earners and partners to promote the TST and proactively identifying and promoting new business opportunities.
• Working with Lawyers, Paralegals and Apprentices to identify work for the sub-team and aligned groups.

Who We're Looking For:

• Experience of Real Estate legal work is desirable but not essential. However, applicants must be willing to build a detailed understanding of relevant processes.
• Supervisory experience and experience of defining work processes and "best practice" approaches is also desirable but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A clear ability to manage complex and changing workloads flexibly and efficiently.
• A strong team orientation.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!