Head of Conveyancing & Compliance | Lancashire

Origin Legal; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Legal in East Lancashire seeks an experienced Head of Conveyancing & COLP to lead the next phase of its growth in residential conveyancing.

This senior solicitor will combine strong technical expertise with leadership, compliance oversight and a strategic mindset to shape governance and best practice across the firm, working closely with the leadership team and the Board.

Qualifications

• Strong background in residential conveyancing
• Previous management or supervisory experience
• Existing COLP experience
• Strong compliance, risk management and regulatory awareness
• Collaborative and commercially minded approach
• Ambition to contribute to firm growth

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the conveyancing team
• Oversee compliance as COLP (Compliance Officer for Legal Practice)
• Shape governance, compliance and best practice across the firm
• Work with senior leadership and the Board on strategic direction
• Invest in people, systems and infrastructure

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Leadership

Compliance oversight

Risk management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Head of Conveyancing & COLP | East Lancashire

A growing and ambitious residential conveyancing practice is seeking an experienced Head of Conveyancing & Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) to lead the next phase of its development.

Following a recent restructure and significant investment in the conveyancing department, the firm is looking for a senior solicitor who can combine strong technical expertise with leadership, compliance oversight and a genuine desire to help shape the future of the business.

This opportunity represents a rare chance to step into a highly visible leadership role with real influence across the firm.

This is not a role for someone looking simply to maintain an existing department. The successful candidate will play a central role in developing and growing the conveyancing function, supported by an engaged leadership team that is fully committed to investment and long-term growth.

Role Summary:

• Combined Head of Conveyancing & COLP role (Compliance Officer for Legal Practice)
• Significant influence across the business
• Opportunity to shape compliance, governance and best practice
• Strong support from senior leadership and the Board
• Investment in people, systems and infrastructure
• Lead and develop a growing conveyancing team
• Flexible approach for the right individual
• Genuine opportunity to leave your mark on a growing firm

About You:

You'll ideally have:

• A strong background in residential conveyancing
• Previous management or supervisory experience
• Existing COLP experience
• Strong compliance, risk management and regulatory awareness
• A collaborative and commercially minded approach
• The ambition to play a key role in a firm's growth journey

Whether you're already operating as a COLP or are a senior conveyancing solicitor ready to step into a broader leadership and compliance-focused role, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.