Head of Residential Conveyancing

SaccoMann; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as the Head of Residential Conveyancing in Leeds, where you will lead a dedicated team in a supportive environment focused on quality service over volume. This role offers the opportunity to shape the department's future while ensuring compliance and driving process improvements. With a commitment to client satisfaction, you'll mentor junior staff and oversee complex transactions, making a significant impact in a highly respected practice. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of benefits that promote work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus

6% pension

Hybrid working options

Private Healthcare

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with strong residential conveyancing experience.
• Experience mentoring or supervising fee earners is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the residential property team.
• Oversee a range of residential transactions ensuring compliance.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Leadership

Client Service

Compliance with CQS and SRA standards

Education

Chartered Legal Executive

Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer who is looking to step into a leadership role at a highly successful and respected regional practice? Our client is based in Leeds City Centre, are well-established and pride themselves on their first-class client service. The Residential Conveyancing department focus on quality, and not on volume, allowing the department to offer the best possible service. You will lead their growing team and develop the department further.

The Role

Managing a team of 3, you will lead and mentor this team, being the point of contact for any complex queries and residential conveyancing transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the residential property team
• Oversee a range of residential transactions
• Ensure compliance with CQS and SRA standards
• Lead on audit and quality reviews
• Drive process improvements and mentor junior staff

About You

• Qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer or fee earner qualified by experience with strong residential conveyancing experience
• Previous experience of mentoring or supervising fee earners is desirable, but not essential
• A commercial mindset
• Focused on delivering an excellent client service

What's in it for you?

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays + buy & sell scheme
• Bonus
• 6% pension
• Hybrid working options
• Private Healthcare
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

If you are interested in this Head of Residential Conveyancing role in Leeds then please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.

This position is able to offer a range of salaries as the client has flexibility as to the level of skills and PQE required. The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will reflect their specific experience, skills and level of PQE.