Partner - Solicitor - Head of Conveyancing and Legal Practice

Job Description

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Head of Conveyancing | Partner | Head of Legal Practice

Location: Accrington

Salary: Excellent Salary DOE + Bonus + Benefits

Head of Conveyancing and Legal Practice Opportunity – Lead & Grow a Modern ABS Law Firm

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Conveyancing and Senior Property Solicitor who has preferably worked at partner level to take ownership of an established residential conveyancing department while playing a key role in shaping the future growth of the business.

You'll work alongside the firm's Directors to develop strategy, improve operational performance, mentor the team, build a market-leading conveyancing practice and take responsibility for compliance.

The Role:

As Head of Conveyancing, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the Residential Property department, ensuring exceptional client service, strong financial performance and continued departmental growth.

You'll be responsible for managing and developing a team of Conveyancing Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, Legal Executives, Conveyancing Fee Earners, Paralegals and Legal Assistants while helping to shape the firm's strategic direction.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining technical expertise, people management and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the Residential Conveyancing department

Supervise Conveyancing Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, CILEX Lawyers, Fee Earners and support staff

Drive departmental performance, profitability and service excellence

Oversee a broad range of residential property transactions including:

Freehold and Leasehold Sales & Purchases

New Build Property

Shared Ownership

Right to Buy

Remortgages

Transfer of Equity

Buy-to-Let

Help to Buy

Mentor and develop junior lawyers and conveyancing professionals

Recruit, train and retain high-performing team members

Improve systems, workflows and operational efficiency

Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, AML requirements and quality standards

Work closely with the Directors to deliver business growth and departmental strategy

Build and maintain strong relationships with introducers, estate agents and referrers where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate

You'll be an experienced Residential Property Lawyer with a proven background managing teams and delivering exceptional client service.

Applications are welcomed from:

Head of Conveyancing

Conveyancing Manager

Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Licensed Conveyancer

Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)

Residential Property Solicitor

Senior Conveyancer

Conveyancing Team Leader

Property Lawyer

You will also have:

Extensive experience handling residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion

Previous team management or supervisory experience

Strong leadership and mentoring skills

Excellent technical knowledge of residential property law

Commercial awareness with the ability to improve performance and profitability

A collaborative and forward-thinking approach to leadership

What's On Offer? xwzovoh

Head of Department position with genuine strategic influence

Opportunity to help shape and grow an ambitious ABS law firm

Excellent long-term career progression, including future Directorship potential

Competitive salary with performance-related bonus

Hybrid and flexible working options

Modern case management systems and technology

Supportive senior leadership team

Genuine autonomy to build, develop and lead your own department

Friendly, collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

Apply Now:

If you're an experienced Head of Conveyancing, Conveyancing Manager, Residential Conveyancing Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Residential Property Solicitor or Property Lawyer looking to lead a successful and growing conveyancing department, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive ABS law firm where you'll have the autonomy, support and resources to build a high-performing Residential Conveyancing team while playing a key role in the firm's continued success.