Head of Residential Conveyancing

ENL Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to lead their residential property department. The successful candidate will manage a high-performing team, ensure compliance with legal standards, and drive business development. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in residential property law, strong communication skills, and a motivation to inspire their team.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Collaborative working culture

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Social events

Qualifications

• Qualified Conveyancer with substantial experience in residential property law.
• Proven track record managing and developing high performing teams.
• Ability to balance leadership responsibilities with a smaller personal caseload.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Conveyancers, Assistants and Support Staff.
• Oversee all aspects of residential property work ensuring compliance.
• Drive business development and nurture relationships with referrers.

Skills

Experience in residential property law

Team management

Strong communication skills

Business development

Strategic planning

Job description

Overview

Residential Conveyancer / 5+ PQE / Leeds / £65,000 DOE This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to take charge of a respected team, drive growth and make a real impact on the firm’s continued success. To apply please call Teagan on 0113 320 0575 and quote Job Ref: 2758.

The Role

A well established and thriving law firm is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Residential Conveyancing to lead their busy residential property department. This is a senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing team, shape strategy, drive growth and maintain the firm’s reputation for exceptional client service. In this role, you will lead and manage a team of Conveyancers, Assistants and Support Staff across multiple offices. You will oversee all aspects of residential property work, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards, while maintaining a reduced personal caseload. You will also play a key role in departmental budgeting, reporting, strategic planning and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, client experience and team collaboration. Driving business development and nurturing relationships with referrers will also be a key part of the role.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Conveyancer with substantial experience in residential property law and a proven track record of managing and developing high performing teams. You will be commercially aware, highly organised and able to balance leadership responsibilities with a smaller personal caseload. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to motivate and inspire a team. Experience in strategic planning, departmental budgeting and business development within a conveyancing environment is highly desirable.

Package

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive, collaborative and friendly working culture
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowance, including bank holidays and extra leave for special occasions
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
• Social and networking events throughout the year

How to Apply

Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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