Head of Department - Residential Property Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Berkshire seeks an experienced Head of Department - Residential Property Solicitor to manage a successful property team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive experience in residential property, and a proven ability to maintain a high-quality caseload. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive, client-focused environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Clear career progression

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum extensive experience in residential property.
• Ability to run a high-quality caseload independently.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Residential Property team.
• Lead and supervise a team of conveyancers, solicitors, and support staff.
• Drive departmental performance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support business development and maintain relationships with agents, lenders, and referrers.
• Work closely with senior management on strategy and growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Client relationship skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

Head of Department - Residential Property Solicitor - Berkshire

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in Berkshire is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to take on the role of Head of Department. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior conveyancing lawyer with strong leadership skills to shape and lead a successful property team within a progressive, client-focused firm.

The Role

You will oversee and manage the Residential Property team while maintaining a manageable caseload of your own. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supervising a team of conveyancers, solicitors, and support staff
• Handling a range of residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases, remortgages, new builds, and transfers of equity
• Driving departmental performance and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Supporting business development and maintaining relationships with agents, lenders, and referrers
• Working closely with senior management on strategy, resourcing, and growth initiatives

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression and leadership opportunities within a Legal 500 firm
• Opportunity to shape the department's direction and growth
• Supportive, collaborative culture with a focus on work-life balance

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with extensive experience in residential property
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Proven ability to run a high-quality caseload independently and efficiently
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Commercially aware and committed to continuous improvement