Head of Residential Conveyancing

Executive Network Legal Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to head their department. This senior role involves managing a high-performing team, driving strategic growth, and ensuring exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and substantial experience in residential property law. The firm offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000, flexible working arrangements, and various benefits including career development and social events.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Supportive working culture

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Social and networking events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE in residential property law.
• Experience in managing high-performing teams.
• Ability to handle strategic planning and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the residential property department.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Drive business development and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Residential property law expertise

Business development

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Conveyancer

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 – Job Ref: 2758

JOB TITLE: Residential Conveyancer (Head of Department)

PQE REQUIRED: 5+

LOCATION: Leeds

SALARY: Up to £65,000 DOE

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

The firm offers an enticing benefits 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