Are you an accomplished manager or team leader within conveyancing, seeking your next challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, multi-office firm as the senior figure in their conveyancing department. We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and experienced Head of Conveyancing to lead the department, drive growth, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality legal services.

Leadership Responsibilities in Residential Conveyancing Management

• Lead and manage the conveyancing department, providing direction, support, and motivation to solicitors, fee earners, and support staff.
• Strategically develop the department and ensuring alignment with the firm’s vision and growth objectives.
• Oversee quality standards across residential conveyancing matters, ensuring compliance with professional, regulatory, and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.
• Maintain and grow key client relationships, acting as the senior contact for high-value or complex residential property transactions.
• Monitor department budgets, resource allocation, and team performance, reporting progress to the management board.
• Review and update internal conveyancing processes to maximise efficiency, quality, and client care.
• Support the ongoing development and training of the team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Key Skills & Experience Required for Head of Conveyancing

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Chartered Legal Executive with at least seven years’ post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing.
• Proven experience managing a conveyancing team or department within a reputable legal practice.
• Excellent technical knowledge of residential property law, processes, and compliance obligations.
• Skilled communicator with experience engaging a wide range of clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop others.
• Demonstrated competence in departmental planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
• Proficiency in legal case management software and a confident user of Microsoft Office applications.

Head of Conveyancing Role 

• Significant role within the firm’s management structure, influencing policy and strategic direction.
• Opportunity to develop and grow a forward-thinking conveyancing department.
• High-quality, diverse workflow including residential sales, purchases, remortgage, new build, transfers of equity, and leasehold transactions.
• Competitive salary and leadership benefits package aligned to experience and contribution.
• Supportive environment committed to professional development, with future leadership potential.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, subject to business needs.

Other info

• Modern office base with regional branches across the midlands and accessible transport links.
• Role suitable for ambitious legal professionals based within commuting distance or seeking relocation to the area.