Conveyancer - Head of Department

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Employee Assistance Scheme

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is assisting a client in Romford, East London, to appoint a Head of Conveyancing. The role combines leadership with hands-on delivery of complex residential and commercial transactions, driving tech-enabled process improvements and client-focused service.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified solicitor or Legal Executive with substantial conveyancing experience, a proven leadership track record, and strong BD and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified solicitor / Legal Executive with at least 5+ years’ experience in residential conveyancing.
• Extensive experience in both residential and commercial conveyancing.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a legal team.
• Strong business development skills with an established network of contacts.
• Tech-savvy with a keen interest in digital innovation within the legal industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the conveyancing department.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of conveyancers, assistants, and support staff to deliver high-quality services.
• Implement streamlined workflows and performance metrics to enhance team efficiency.
• Handle a caseload of complex residential and commercial property transactions.
• Provide legal guidance on freehold, leasehold, new builds, buy-to-let, transfers of equity, and a broad range of commercial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and risk management, and maintaining CQS and Lexcel standards.
• Champion the adoption of legal tech solutions to improve client experience and internal processes.
• Identify and implement digital tools to increase productivity and reduce manual tasks.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Commercial conveyancing

Team leadership

Business development

Legal tech

Tools

CQS

Lexcel

Job description

My client is looking for a Conveyancer to head up the conveyancing department in Romford, East London.

This is a key leadership position within the firm, ideal for a dynamic legal professional who combines strong technical expertise with strategic vision, excellent team management skills, and a passion for leveraging technology to enhance service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the conveyancing department.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of conveyancers, assistants, and support staff to deliver high-quality services.
• Implement streamlined workflows and performance metrics to enhance team efficiency.
• Handle a caseload of complex residential and commercial property transactions.
• Provide legal guidance on freehold, leasehold, new builds, buy-to-let, transfers of equity, and a broad range of commercial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and risk management, and maintaining CQS and Lexcel standards.
• Champion the adoption of legal tech solutions to improve client experience and internal processes.
• Identify and implement digital tools to increase productivity and reduce manual tasks.
• Pre-existing relationships and/or following is preferred
• Build and maintain strong relationships with estate agents, mortgage brokers, developers, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for growth and expansion of the department.
• Represent the firm at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Fully qualified solicitor / Legal Executive with at least 5+ years’ experience in residential conveyancing ;
• Extensive experience in both residential and commercial conveyancing.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a legal team.
• Strong business development skills with an established network of contacts.
• Tech-savvy with a keen interest in digital innovation within the legal industry.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and client relationship skills.

Whats on Offer:

• A leadership role within a growing, modern firm.
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid Working
• Opportunities for continued professional development.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking working environment.
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Pension Scheme

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.