Deputy Head of Residential Conveyancing

QED Legal LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Yorkshire seeks a Deputy Head of Residential Conveyancing to lead a high-performing team. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on caseload management, offering a clear path to Directorship and competitive salary.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Highly competitive salary package

Bonus structure

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience running a full residential conveyancing caseload.
• Strong leadership qualities to inspire and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers and staff.
• Playing a key role in business development and client management.

Skills

Leadership

Client-centric approach

Commercial acumen

Job description

Deputy Head of Residential Conveyancing
Location:Yorkshire – Hybrid/Flexible Working Available
Salary:£60,000 – £100,000+ (DOE)



The Opportunity

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to step into a senior leadership role within a high-performing, award-winning conveyancing team. Recognised nationally for its excellence, the team has built a reputation for delivering quality, client-focused work across a broad range of residential property matters.



As Deputy Head of Department, you'll combine strategic input with day-to-day leadership, all while continuing to manage a hands-on caseload. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the department’s continued growth, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of the market.



What the role involves:

• Managing a busy and varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
  
  
• Supporting, mentoring, and guiding junior lawyers and support staff, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture.
  
  
• Playing a key role in business development and client relationship management.
  
  
• Working closely with the Head of Department on strategy, operational planning, and financial performance.
  
  

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience running your own full residential conveyancing caseload.
  
  
• Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and develop others.
  
  
• A client-centric approach and an excellent reputation for service delivery.
  
  
• Commercial acumen and confidence in contributing to the wider growth strategy.
  
  
• A meticulous, organised mindset with an eye for risk, compliance, and detail.
  
  

Why this role?

• Be part of a multi-award-winning conveyancing team with a strong market presence.
  
  
• Take the next step in your leadership journey, with a clear route to Directorship.
  
  
• Benefit from flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
  
  
• Enjoy a highly competitive salary package, bonus structure, and excellent benefits.
  
  

Ready for a new challenge?

If you're an ambitious senior conveyancer looking to make a real impact in a leadership role, get in touch withAmy SparkatQED Legal Recruitmentfor a confidential discussion.