Head of Residential Conveyancing

Executive Network Legal Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Senior leadership role

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd is seeking a Head of Residential Conveyancing in the West Midlands with 6+ years PQE. The role requires leading a busy department, mentoring staff, and driving profitability.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are offered, with a competitive salary package commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will manage complex conveyancing matters, build strong relationships with agents and introducers, and deliver exceptional client service while guiding the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Supervisory or management experience in a busy conveyancing department.
• Excellent technical knowledge of residential conveyancing and regulatory requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to drive departmental profitability.
• Outstanding communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of conveyancing fee earners, paralegals and legal assistants.
• Drive departmental performance by achieving financial targets and identifying growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with local estate agents, introducers and other professionals.
• Manage complex and high-value residential property matters including re-mortgages, shared ownership, lease extensions and related work.
• Ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance within the department.
• Provide mentorship and development to staff to improve service quality and efficiency.
• Support firm growth initiatives and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Client service

Relationship building

People development

Job description

Head of Residential Conveyancing, 6+ Years PQE, West Midlands, £90,000+ (DOE) – We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Head of Residential Conveyancing to drive the continued success of a busy Residential Property department. JOB REF: 215304947

THE ROLE:

• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional client service, developing people, and shaping the future of a thriving department.
• The firm offer a supportive working environment with flexible and hybrid working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• As Head of Residential Conveyancing, you will play a pivotal role in leading the department, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the firm's strategic growth.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of conveyancing fee earners, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Drive departmental performance by delivering excellent client service, meeting financial and income targets, and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local estate agents, introducers, and other professional contacts to generate new business.
• Manage a caseload of complex and high-value residential property matters, including re-mortgages, shared ownership transactions, lease extensions, and other technically challenging conveyancing work.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from Residential Property Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 6 Years PQE.
• Previous supervisory or management experience within a busy conveyancing department.
• Excellent technical knowledge of residential conveyancing and regulatory requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to drive departmental profitability.
• Outstanding communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service and developing those around you.

ON OFFER:

• A senior leadership opportunity within a well-established and respected firm.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate