Assistant Head of Conveyancing

Capio Recruitment Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probation bonus

Job summary

Capio Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Assistant Head of Conveyancing in Banbury. You will manage your own complex residential caseload while supporting the Head of Conveyancing with day-to-day department management across multiple offices.

The role requires at least 5 years PQE in residential conveyancing, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to business development along with AML compliance. Driving licence and car access are required.

Qualifications

• Solicitor/CLC qualified with at least 5 years PQE.
• Extensive experience in residential conveyancing (sales, purchases, leasehold, shared ownership, transfers of equity).
• Experience supervising junior team members.
• Strong knowledge of AML, SRA Accounts Rules and the SRA Code of Conduct.
• Commercial awareness and pro-active business development.
• Excellent organisational and client-management skills.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Department with training, development and file reviews.
• Manage your own varied and complex conveyancing caseload.
• Lead the department in the Head of Department’s absence.
• Develop new business opportunities through networking, exhibitions and marketing activity.
• Ensure compliance with AML & Lexcel; monitor KPIs and targets.
• Provide clear advice and regular updates while maintaining high client service.

Skills

Conveyancing expertise

Team leadership

Client management

Organisation

Case management

MS Office

Education

Solicitor/CLC qualified

Tools

Case Management System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Head of Conveyancing

Location: Banbury

Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE

Benefits: One-off £500 gross bonus for successful direct applicants who complete probation

About the Company:

A well-established regional law firm with a strong presence across multiple offices and a well-regarded Property Department. The firm combines a client-focused approach with a strong emphasis on professional development, compliance and high-quality service.

Role Summary:

An exciting opportunity for an experienced residential conveyancer to step into an Assistant Head of Department position. You’ll manage your own varied and complex caseload while supporting the Head of Conveyancing with the day-to-day management, development and performance of a large team across multiple offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Management: Support the Head of Department with training, development, performance and file reviews, helping to develop and mentor the wider team.
• Complex Conveyancing: Manage your own busy caseload covering sales, purchases, leasehold, shared ownership and transfers of equity.
• Department Leadership: Lead and represent the department in the Head of Department’s absence, gaining valuable senior management exposure.
• Business Development: Develop new business opportunities through networking, exhibitions and proactive marketing activity.
• Compliance & Performance: Ensure departmental procedures meet AML and Lexcel requirements while working towards agreed KPIs and targets.
• Client Management: Provide clear advice and regular updates while maintaining high standards of file management and client care.

Requirements:

• Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or CLC-qualified with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
• Strong experience managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload, including sales, purchases, leasehold, shared ownership and transfers of equity.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or managing junior team members.
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing procedures, CQS, AML regulations, SRA Accounts Rules and the SRA Code of Conduct.
• Commercial awareness, budgeting skills and a proactive approach to business development.
• Excellent organisational, communication and client-management skills.
• Experience using case management systems alongside Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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Related Job Titles:

Head of Conveyancing, Senior Residential Conveyancer, Residential Property Solicitor, Conveyancing Team Leader, Property Solicitor