Head of Conveyancing Department

Ashville Knight; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a Head of Conveyancing to lead their team in Tonbridge. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of residential and commercial property matters, ensuring smooth transactions from instruction to completion. The successful candidate will not only provide clear legal advice but also contribute to the department's growth by identifying new business opportunities. Offering a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working and a welcome payment after six months, this position is perfect for a motivated and experienced professional looking to make an impact in a reputable law firm.

Benefits

Pension scheme

£1000 welcome payment after six months

Discount on Legal fees

Qualifications

• 6+ years of PQE in residential property law.
• Experience in managing a team and overseeing conveyancing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Draft legal documentation and maintain the case management system.
• Oversee the conveyancing department and manage a team.

Skills

Residential Property fee earning experience

Proven track record of meeting targets

Solid legal knowledge within the conveyancing process

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Our client is a highly reputable law firm with multiple locations across the Kent area are looking for a Head of Conveyancing to head up their team in Tonbridge.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload consisting of a mix of residential and commercial property matters (when required) to include freehold/leasehold sales and purchase, lease renewals, re-mortgages and deeds of surrender.

Duties will include:

• Managing a caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Drafting various legal documentation.
• Effectively maintain the firm's case management system.
• Providing a responsive service, giving clear and concise legal advice.
• Contribute to the growth of the department by identifying new business opportunities.
• Attend to clients of the Firm on a regular basis.
• Overseeing the conveyancing department and managing a team of fee earners and support staff.

Skills required:

• Residential Property fee earning experience of at least 6 years' PQE +.
• Proven track record of meeting targets.
• Solid legal knowledge within the conveyancing process.

What they offer:

• Salary depending on experience £65,000 - £75,000.
• Pension scheme.
• A payment of £1000 to welcome you aboard after six months continuous service.
• Hybrid working.
• Discount on Legal fees.