Head of Conveyancing

Senior Conveyancer / Head of Conveyancing

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West Sussex | £55,000 - £65,000 + Performance Incentives

A respected and long-established South Coast law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Conveyancer to lead the development of its residential conveyancing offering.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a department with a genuine clean slate. There are no inherited problems, no significant backlog, and no dysfunctional systems to overcome. Instead, you will have the autonomy and support to build a modern, efficient conveyancing function while maintaining a strong focus on client service.

The Opportunity

This role will appeal to an ambitious conveyancer who enjoys both fee earning and leadership responsibilities.

Working closely with the firm's Principal, you will play a key role in shaping processes, refining workflows, maintaining compliance standards and helping determine the future structure of the team.

The firm offers a supportive, professional environment with strong local connections, loyal clients and established relationships within the property market.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion
• Handling freehold, leasehold, new build and lender matters
• Supervising and overseeing conveyancing processes and quality standards
• Developing and improving workflows and operational procedures
• Managing compliance and risk management matters within the department
• Building and maintaining relationships with local estate agents and referrers
• Assisting with the recruitment, development and mentoring of future support staff
• Working directly with the firm's leadership team on departmental growth and strategy

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or experienced Conveyancer
• Minimum 5 years' residential conveyancing experience
• Strong technical knowledge across all aspects of residential property transactions
• Commercial awareness and understanding of departmental profitability
• Organised and process-driven approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable xwzovoh balancing fee earning with leadership responsibilities
• Positive, pragmatic and professional attitude

What Makes This Role Different?

Genuine leadership opportunity from day one

Freedom to influence systems, processes and working practices

No legacy issues, backlog or problematic caseloads

Quality-focused work rather than high-volume factory conveyancing

Supportive and collaborative culture

Strong local reputation and referral network

Real scope to build and shape a team

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related incentives
• Long-term leadership opportunity
• Supportive and stable working environment