Conveyancing Head of Department

TAILORED SOLUTIONS RECRUITMENT LTD; Swindon Village; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Swindon is seeking a Conveyancing Head of Department to lead their Residential Conveyancing team. This role involves driving departmental strategy, managing complex transactions, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a residential conveyancing team in a law firm setting.
• In-depth knowledge of residential property matters, including leasehold and complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Residential Conveyancing department.
• Oversee a team of conveyancers, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Manage complex residential property transactions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Job description

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Conveyancing Head of Department
Location: Swindon
Salary: Up to £80,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hybrid Working Available

The Opportunity

TSR Legal is proud to be partnering with a well-regarded multi-service law firm in Swindon, currently seeking an experienced Conveyancing Head of Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior legal professional to lead a thriving Residential Conveyancing team, drive departmental strategy, and play a key role in the firm's ongoing growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Residential Conveyancing department, setting objectives and driving performance
• Oversee a team of conveyancers and support staff, providing mentorship, supervision, and technical guidance
• Develop and implement strategies for growth, efficiency, and exceptional client service
• Manage complex residential property transactions, including lease extensions and new builds
• Review departmental workflows, identify improvements, and implement process enhancements
• Build strong relationships with clients, estate agents, and stakeholders
• Monitor team performance, financial targets, and contribute to business planning
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal standards, including GDPR and SRA rules

About You

• Proven experience leading a residential conveyancing team in a law firm setting
• In-depth knowledge of residential property matters, including leasehold, new build, and complex transactions
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Commercially astute with a track record of achieving targets and driving growth
• Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver operational improvements
• Confident working with senior management and contributing to firm-wide initiatives

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £80,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance
• A collaborative, forward-thinking firm culture
• Career development opportunities, including potential for salaried partnership
• Supportive leadership team and access to firm-wide resources

How to Apply

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please contact Olivia Reed at TSR Legal:
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

For a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch.