Head of Department

CapeClarke; Nechells; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CapeClarke's Birmingham office is seeking a dynamic Head of Residential Property to lead the conveyancing team and drive strategic growth. Based in Birmingham, this senior role offers a clear pathway to Director level and a top-tier salary package reflecting the role’s seniority.

The successful candidate will have extensive residential property law experience (6+ PQE), strong client-facing skills, and the ability to manage a team, develop business, and enhance service delivery within a respected

Qualifications

• Significant experience in residential property law (6+ PQE preferred).
• Strong leadership and team supervisory capabilities.
• Excellent commercial awareness with client-facing skills.
• Ambition to progress into Director-level leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the residential conveyancing department, overseeing fee earners and support staff.
• Develop and execute department strategy, client base, and service delivery.
• Drive performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Represent the firm in business development, networking and client relationships.

Skills

Residential property law

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Job description

Head of Residential Property Leading Birmingham Firm

? Location: Birmingham

- No Fee Earning involved

? Salary: Top of Market £75k-£100k ( DOE )

? Clear Pathway to Director-Level Progression

A highly regarded, forward-thinking law firm in Birmingham widely recognised within the local and regional legal market is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Residential Property to lead their well-established conveyancing team.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a respected firm that offers genuine progression to Director level for the right individual.

The Role: As Head of Residential, you will:

• Lead and manage the residential conveyancing department, overseeing fee earners and support staf
• Play a key role in developing the department’s strategy, client base, and service delivery
• Drive team performance, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Represent the firm in business development, networking, and client relationship management

Requirements: Significant experience in residential property law, ideally 6+ years PQE

Strong technical ability across all conveyancing matters

Previous experience leading or supervising a team

Excellent commercial awareness and client-facing skills

Ambition to progress into Director-level leadership

What’s on Offer: Top-tier salary package, reflective of seniority and experience

Clear and supported pathway to Director

Autonomy to shape and grow the department

Supportive and progressive working culture

A firm with an excellent reputation in Birmingham’s legal community

This is the perfect role for an head of department ready to step into a strategic leadership role within a firm that values its people and rewards excellence.