Head of Conveyancing

A1 Personnel; Romford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days leave

Bank holidays

Company pension

Dedicated admin support

Career progression

Friendly environment

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

A1 Personnel is recruiting for a Head of Residential Conveyancing (Solicitor) near Romford. A high street firm seeks an experienced solicitor to lead the conveyancing department, balancing hands-on work with leadership responsibilities.

The role requires approximately five years’ PQE, strong technical expertise, and a proactive, results-driven approach. Excellent salary and progression opportunities are offered within a supportive firm.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years' PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Extensive experience handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Strong knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Solid understanding of SRA regulations, AML requirements and risk management.
• Excellent organisational, communication and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the residential conveyancing department.
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting fee earners and administrative colleagues.
• Providing technical guidance on residential property transactions, including complex matters.
• Overseeing a range of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Ensuring transactions progress from instruction to completion.
• Monitoring workloads, deadlines and departmental performance.
• Maintaining excellent client relationships and high standards of care.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA AML requirements and conveyancing procedures.
• Developing relationships with estate agents and mortgage brokers.
• Working with Directors to identify opportunities for growth.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

PQE 5+ years

Leadership

SRA knowledge

Job description

Head of Residential Conveyancing - Solicitor

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

An Excellent Opportunity for an Ambitious Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded high street law firm close to Romford, Essex, seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to take on the position of Head of Conveyancing.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with approximately 5 years' PQE or more who is looking to progress their career, take on additional responsibility and play an influential role within an established conveyancing department.

Previous experience as a Head of Department is not essential. Our client is equally keen to consider experienced conveyancers who demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership potential and the ambition to progress into a management position.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive firm with an established residential property team, including fee earners, a paralegal and dedicated administrative support.

This position offers an excellent balance of hands-on conveyancing work, team leadership and departmental development, providing the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the firm's continued success.

The Role

As Head of Residential Conveyancing, you will take responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the department, ensuring high standards of service, compliance and productivity.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the residential conveyancing department.
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting fee earners and administrative colleagues.
• Providing technical guidance on residential property transactions, including complex matters.
• Overseeing a range of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Ensuring transactions progress efficiently from initial instruction through to completion.
• Monitoring workloads, deadlines and departmental performance.
• Maintaining excellent client relationships and ensuring consistently high standards of client care.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA requirements, AML regulations and relevant conveyancing procedures.
• Supporting file reviews, risk management and quality control.
• Managing a personal caseload where appropriate, alongside departmental responsibilities.
• Developing relationships with estate agents, mortgage brokers and other professional contacts.
• Working closely with the firm's Directors to identify opportunities for business development, improved efficiency and departmental growth.

About You

We are looking for a commercially aware and motivated Residential Conveyancing Solicitor who is ready to take the next step in their career.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Approximately 5 years' PQE or more in residential conveyancing.
• Extensive experience handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.
• A good understanding of SRA regulations, AML requirements and risk management.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• The confidence to provide support, guidance and supervision to other team members.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• An interest in business development and contributing to the long-term success of the department.

Management experience would be advantageous but is not a requirement. Applications are welcomed from senior residential conveyancing solicitors who have experience mentoring junior colleagues, supervising files or taking on additional responsibilities and are now ready to progress.

What's on Offer?

Our client offers a supportive working environment and the chance to develop your career within an established and respected law firm.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• An additional 3-4 days' leave during the Christmas closure.
• Company pension scheme.
• A well-established team with dedicated administrative support.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
• A friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to lead and develop an established conveyancing department.
• A genuine opportunity to influence departmental performance and future growth.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position would particularly suit an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor who enjoys the technical aspects of conveyancing but is looking for a role offering greater variety, responsibility and long-term career prospects.

Rather than requiring an established Head of Department, our client is looking for someone with the right experience, attitude and ambition to grow into the position.

You will have the opportunity to lead an existing team, contribute to business decisions and help shape the future of the residential property department.

Whether you are already managing a team or are looking to move into your first departmental leadership position, this could be an excellent opportunity.