Head Of Conveyancing

Land and Sea Resources Limited; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Land and Sea Resources Limited is seeking an experienced Head of Conveyancing to lead the residential conveyancing team from its Lancaster or Ulverston offices. The role involves managing the department, overseeing transactions from instruction to completion, and driving service excellence for clients.

The successful candidate will join a respected, employee-owned practice with five offices, offering a senior leadership role in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion.
• Lead and develop the conveyancing team, manage workloads, and allocate resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and maintain compliance across processes.

Job description

Head of Conveyancing - Lancaster / Ulverston

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Location: Lancaster, Lancashire or Ulverston, Cumbria

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Office Based

Date Posted: 9 November 2026

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Head of Conveyancing to join a highly reputable, employee-owned and family-run solicitors' firm. With five established offices, this respected legal practice has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal services while maintaining a friendly, supportive and people-focused working environment.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from either the firm's busy Lancaster office or its office in Ulverston, Cumbria, depending on which location offers the most convenient commute. This provides flexibility for the right candidate to take on an exciting senior leadership position without being restricted to one particular office location.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Conveyancing in Lancaster or Ulverston to take ownership of an established department, support colleagues and play an important part in the continued growth and development of the business. Offering a salary of £60,000 per annum, this role would suit an ambitious conveyancing professional looking for their next career move.

The Role - Head of Conveyancing Lancaster / Ulverston

As the successful Head of Conveyancing, you will take responsibility for the overall management, performance and development of the conveyancing department, overseeing residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and to consistently high professional standards.

You will play a key role in leading, supporting and developing the conveyancing team, managing workloads, allocating resources and ensuring colleagues have the guidance and support required to deliver an excellent service to clients.

The Head of Conveyancing Lancaster / Ulverston position will also involve overseeing departmental processes and procedures, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, maintaining compliance and enhancing the overall client experience.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues across all five offices will be essential. You will ensure communication remains clear, professional and responsive throughout the conveyancing process while maintaining the firm's excellent reputation for client service.

About You - Head of Conveyancing Lancaster / Ulverston

We are looking for an experienced conveyancing professional with extensive knowledge of residential property transactions and the confidence and ability to lead and manage a team effectively.

You will have excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities, oversee departmental workloads and maintain high professional standards.

Previous experience in a senior conveyancing position or departmental management role would be highly advantageous, particularly within a busy solicitors' practice.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, approachable and enthusiastic about developing an established department, supporting colleagues and ensuring the highest standards of legal service are consistently achieved.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Conveyancing seeking a senior position within a respected, employee-owned and family-run solicitors' firm.

With the choice of working from either Lancaster or Ulverston, the firm is keen to accommodate the right candidate and their individual commuting requirements.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of an established department, influence its future development and work alongside a supportive team within a successful legal business with five offices.

With a salary of £60,000 per annum, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their conveyancing career and make a genuine contribution to the firm's continued success.

If you are an experienced Head of Conveyancing in Lancaster, Ulverston or the surrounding areas, we would be very interested in hearing from you.