Head of Conveyancing Department

SJC Partners; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SJC Partners in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Conveyancer or Solicitor to lead its Conveyancing Department. This is a full-time, office-based role with a strong focus on residential conveyancing and department development.

The position offers potential for a flexible work arrangement after a six-month probation period. You will manage your own residential conveyancing caseload, support colleagues, and build relationships with clients, estate agents and lenders.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in residential conveyancing.
• Willingness to lead and support colleagues.
• Not essential to have prior managerial experience but leadership is desired.

Aufgaben

• Lead the day-to-day running and development of the Conveyancing Department.
• Manage your own residential conveyancing caseload.
• Support colleagues, share knowledge and maintain high client care.
• Build relationships with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and professionals.
• Develop the department's local network and contribute to its growth.
• Ensure matters progress efficiently and in line with regulatory and firm requirements.

Kenntnisse

Residential conveyancing

Leadership

Client-care

Ausbildung

Solicitor qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Conveyancing Department
Location: Harrogate
Salary: Competitive and negotiable, depending on experience and the value you can bring to the department.
Working pattern: Full-time, office-based. The possibility of one day working from home may be considered after a six-month probation period.

An established law firm in Harrogate is looking for an experienced Conveyancer or Solicitor to lead its Conveyancing Department.

This is an opportunity for someone with strong residential conveyancing experience who is ready to take the next step and help develop a department.

Previous managerial experience isn't essential, but you should be confident supporting colleagues and keen to take on a leadership role. Existing relationships with Harrogate estate agents, or the ability to build these connections, would be an advantage.

What you'll be doing

• Helping lead the day-to-day running and development of the Conveyancing Department.
• Managing your own residential conveyancing caseload.
• Supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping maintain a high standard of client care.
• Building strong working relationships with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other professionals.
• Developing the department's local network and contributing to its continued growth.
• Ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and in line with regulatory and firm requirements.

What we're looking for

• An experienced Conveyancer or Solicitor with a strong background in residential conveyancing.
• The confidence and enthusiasm to take on a leadership role and support colleagues.
• Previous managerial experience is not essential.
• Excellent communication, organisation and client-care skills.
• A proactive approach to developing relationships and business in the Harrogate area.
• Existing connections with local estate agents or a track record of building a local following would be an advantage.

Why apply?

• The opportunity to take the next step in your career and help lead a conveyancing department.
• A competitive salary with the final package depending on experience and local connections or following.
• A Harrogate-based role, working from the office.
• The possibility of one day working from home after successfully completing a six-month probation period.