Head of Residential Conveyancing

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Ibrido; GBP 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid working

Modern offices

Flexible arrangements

Career development opportunities

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William James Recruitment in the West Midlands seeks a Legal Director to head the residential conveyancing team at the firm’s Waterfront Business Park offices in Brierley Hill. The role blends leadership with high‑quality work, offering hybrid working, flexibility and a values‑driven culture focused on care and long‑term relationships.

The successful candidate will shape strategy, standards and performance while remaining close to complex matters, driving client relationships and firm growth.

Competenze

• Senior-level experience within a legal or professional services environment.
• Residential property expertise with credibility to influence best practice.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and coach colleagues and foster an inclusive environment.
• Commercial acumen with client relationship and business development experience.
• High level of professional integrity, accountability and regulatory awareness.

Mansioni

• Leading, managing and developing the residential conveyancing team.
• Overseeing a varied range of property transactions including freehold, leasehold, new build and shared ownership.
• Providing technical guidance and support on complex matters.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high professional standards throughout the team.
• Monitoring team performance, capacity and service delivery.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, introducers and internal stakeholders.
• Identifying and implementing process and technology improvements.
• Supporting and driving the financial performance of the department.
• Contributing to wider firm strategy and leading change within the team.

Descrizione del lavoro

Legal Director / Head of Residential Conveyancing – Brierley Hill – Senior Level – Competitive Salary + Hybrid

A leading West Midlands law firm is looking to recruit a Legal Director to head up its residential conveyancing team. The role is based at the firm's modern offices at Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior residential property lawyer to take full leadership of an established conveyancing team, shaping its strategy, standards and performance while remaining close to complex, high-quality work.

Offering hybrid working, genuine flexibility and a values-led culture built around care, excellence and long-term relationships, this role is ideal for an experienced leader seeking real influence and autonomy rather than another caseload-only position.

The Role

• Leading, managing and developing the residential conveyancing team
• Overseeing a varied range of property transactions including freehold, leasehold, new build and shared ownership
• Providing technical guidance and support on complex matters
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high professional standards throughout the team
• Monitoring team performance, capacity and service delivery
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, introducers and internal stakeholders
• Identifying and implementing process and technology improvements
• Supporting and driving the financial performance of the department
• Contributing to wider firm strategy and leading change within the team

The Candidate

• Significant senior-level experience within a legal or professional services environment
• Specialist residential property expertise with the credibility to influence best practice
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and coach colleagues and foster an inclusive environment
• Commercial acumen, with client relationship and business development experience
• High level of professional integrity, accountability and regulatory awareness
• Confident with complex decision-making and accountable for financial contribution
• Strong strategic communication skills and experience of leading change
• Advanced proficiency with legal and business systems, and an appetite for adopting new technology
• Financially literate with current sector knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working offered wherever possible, with flexible arrangements considered on request
• 9am–5pm hours and a "dress for your diary" approach
• Genuine leadership role with strategic influence and autonomy
• Modern offices at Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill
• People-driven, values-led culture built on care, legacy, excellence, authenticity and relationships
• Ongoing investment in personal and professional development
• Signatory to the Law Society's Diversity and Inclusion Charter and a Disability Confident Committed employer