Head of Residential Conveyancing

William James Recruitment; Nechells; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Modern offices

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Legal Director / Head of Residential Conveyancing for a Midlands firm, based in Brierley Hill with hybrid working. The role leads a senior conveyancing team handling freehold, leasehold, new build and shared ownership cases.

The successful candidate will shape strategy, drive performance, and deliver high standards while maintaining client relationships and regulatory compliance. Leadership and technology adoption are key.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience within a legal or professional services environment.
• Specialist 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 relationships and business development experience.
• High level of professional integrity, accountability and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• 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 on complex matters.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high professional standards.
• Monitoring team performance, capacity and service delivery.
• Building 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.

Skills

Leadership

Residential conveyancing

Client relationships

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

Case management software

Job description

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

• 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