Head of Conveyancing

G2 Legal Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist residential property practice is seeking a Head of Conveyancing in Solihull to lead a team of 30 staff. This role involves overseeing all aspects of residential conveyancing, ensuring compliance and technical excellence. The ideal candidate will be a qualified legal professional with substantial conveyancing and managerial experience, strong business acumen, and excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a forward-thinking conveyancing department.

Qualifications

• Substantial conveyancing experience is required.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong decision-making capability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 30 staff across three offices.
• Oversee all aspects of residential conveyancing.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical knowledge of residential property law

Business acumen

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified legal professional

Job description

Head of Conveyancing – Solihull

Our client is a specialist residential property practice serving the Midlands. With a dynamic, expert-led approach, it delivers a streamlined and personalised conveyancing experience across a wide range of residential property transactions.

It is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Head of Conveyancing to lead its growing department.

About the Role

• Lead and manage a team of 30 staff across three offices
• Oversee all aspects of residential conveyancing, ensuring technical excellence and compliance
• Report directly to senior management and contribute to strategic decision-making
• Primarily based in Solihull, with occasional travel to London and Middlesbrough
• Support a full spectrum of residential property work, including:
• Sales and purchases
• First-time buyer matters
• Freehold and leasehold transactions
• New build and off‑plan acquisitions
• Right to Buy and shared ownership
• Transfers of equity and gifting arrangements

About You

• Qualified legal professional with substantial conveyancing and managerial experience
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team
• Strong business acumen with the ability to drive departmental growth
• Excellent technical knowledge of residential property law
• Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and organisational skills

If you're ready to shape the future of a forward-thinking conveyancing department, we'd love to hear from you.