Head of Residential Property

Austen Lloyd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm is seeking a Head of Residential Property to lead its conveyancing team in Birmingham. This role involves managing staff, overseeing a diverse caseload, and providing technical support on complex property transactions. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer with significant experience and proven leadership abilities. Hybrid working is offered, along with a competitive salary and clear progression opportunities within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Supportive, people-focused culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in residential conveyancing.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a conveyancing team.
• Strong technical knowledge of SDLT, Land Registry, and lender panels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise residential conveyancing team.
• Oversee varied caseload of residential property transactions.
• Provide technical guidance on complex conveyancing matters.

Skills

Residential conveyancing expertise

Leadership skills

Communication

Organisational ability

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive

Job description

Head of Residential Property – West Midlands

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression to Leadership

A well-established and highly respected law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join its Residential Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated conveyancing specialist to play a key role in shaping and leading a growing team, with a clear pathway to heading up the conveyancing function as part of the firm’s wider growth plans.

The firm is known for its people-focused culture and commitment to building long‑term relationships that positively impact its people, clients, business partners, and the wider community.

The Role

• Manage and supervise members of the residential conveyancing team, ensuring consistently high standards of client service
• Oversee a varied caseload of residential property transactions, including freehold, leasehold, new builds, and shared ownership
• Provide technical guidance and support on complex conveyancing matters
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, lender criteria, and internal policies
• Monitor team performance, set objectives, and support ongoing professional development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agents, and other stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and client experience
• Support the Head of Department in delivering strong financial performance and diligence, both personally and across the team

This role offers genuine influence and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and forward‑thinking property team.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive
• Significant experience in residential conveyancing
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a conveyancing team
• Strong technical knowledge of conveyancing procedures, SDLT, Land Registry requirements, and lender panels
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• A proactive, collaborative approach to team leadership and client care
• Alignment with the firm’s core values: Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, and Relationships

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements where possible
• Clear progression opportunity to head up the conveyancing team
• Supportive, open, and people‑focused culture
• A ‘dress for your diary’ approach to workwear
• Ongoing professional development and investment in your career

For more information, please send your CV or contact Claudia at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible.

Reference: CC61667 – Head of Residential Property – West Midlands

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