Head of Conveyancing

TSR Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a Head of Conveyancing to lead their team and oversee departmental growth. This role requires a qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with proven experience in residential conveyancing and team leadership. The firm offers hybrid working and a supportive culture, along with a competitive salary and benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to shape and influence a conveyancing department.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive firm culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience handling residential conveyancing matters end-to-end.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a conveyancing team.
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of conveyancers and support staff.
• Manage departmental strategy, standards, and compliance.
• Handle a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.

Skills

Residential conveyancing knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive

Job description

Head of Conveyancing

TSR Legal are pleased to be working with a well-established and highly regarded Bristol law firm that is looking to appoint a

Location and Working Pattern

Location: Bristol

Working Pattern: Hybrid

The Role

As Head of Conveyancing, you will take overall responsibility for the conveyancing department, overseeing performance, compliance, and growth, while also managing your own caseload.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, managing, and developing a team of conveyancers and support staff
• Setting and driving departmental strategy, standards, and best practice
• Maintaining strong compliance, risk management, and regulatory oversight
• Fee earning on a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters
• Acting as a point of escalation for complex or high-value transactions
• Supporting business development and contributing to the firm's wider growth
• Working closely with partners and senior management to shape the future of the department

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive
• Proven experience handling residential conveyancing matters end-to-end
• Previous experience leading or supervising a conveyancing team
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• Confident communicator with a collaborative leadership style
• Able to balance management responsibilities with fee earning

What's On Offer

• A genuine leadership role with autonomy and influence
• Hybrid working with flexibility built in
• A supportive and collegiate firm culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of experience
• The opportunity to shape and grow a conveyancing department long-term

If you're an experienced conveyancer looking for a senior leadership role in Bristol, or you're already heading a department and seeking a fresh challenge within a flexible, forward-thinking firm, this is a role well worth exploring. To learn more, contact Hannah Williams at TSR Legal directly on 02920 388100 or apply directly below.