Head of Residential Conveyancing (In-house)

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading property trading business as the Head of Conveyancing, where you will manage the entire conveyancing process, ensuring smooth transactions while collaborating with various stakeholders. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead a team, optimize processes, and shape the legal landscape of a dynamic organization. If you are an experienced legal professional eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to drive improvements in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the success of a thriving business.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years managing external law firms.
• In-depth knowledge of residential conveyancing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end conveyancing process for property transactions.
• Develop strategies to improve conveyancing performance.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer

Tools

Transaction Management Software

Job description

Head of Residential Conveyancing (In-house)

Head of Residential Conveyancing (In-house)

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Recruitment Consultant for In-House Legal at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Head of Conveyancing – Leading Property Trading Business

Location: London Central

Employment Type: Hybrid (3 days in-office)

About the Role:

The firm is a leading UK-based property trading business, specialising in quick property sales. They help hundreds of customers every year complete their property transactions efficiently and with ease. They are currently seeking a highly experienced Head of Conveyancing to join their growing team. In this key role, you will manage the entire conveyancing process, ensuring smooth and timely property transactions while working closely with external and internal stakeholders.

As the Head of Conveyancing, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day purchase and sales progression, driving improvements in the conveyancing process, and overseeing a Paralegal. You will be a vital part of the legal team, advising management and ensuring legal risks are minimized.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit and optimize current conveyancing processes to ensure scalability and efficiency.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve overall performance.
• Manage the end-to-end conveyancing process for property purchases and onward sales.
• Recruit, train, and manage a Paralegal.
• Source and onboard third-party law firms and suppliers to meet business needs.
• Streamline and automate processes to boost productivity.
• Prioritize workloads based on client requirements and commercial objectives.
• Direct external solicitors and ensure the timely progression of transactions.
• Collaborate with the Valuation team to incorporate legal considerations into property valuations.
• Advise the Buying team on the legal implications of property purchases.
• Manage in-house legal complaints and compliance, including AML regulations.
• Lead and develop the Paralegal to handle a high volume of transactions.
• Provide legal support across the business, ensuring the company’s security from a legal perspective.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer with significant experience (minimum of 6 years) managing external law firms.
• In-depth knowledge of residential conveyancing and the associated legal process.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience managing a busy caseload.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong commercial and technical understanding of conveyancing practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Familiarity with technological solutions for transaction management is a plus.
• Experience in tendering processes for third-party services is highly desirable.

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment where you can make a tangible impact.
• The chance to lead and shape the legal processes within a growing business.

Please note that this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in the office (based in Central London).

If you are an experienced legal professional with a strong background in conveyancing, looking for an exciting leadership role, we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Housing and Community Development

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