Head of Residential Property / Partner Leading Modern Firm

QED Legal LLP; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm is seeking a Senior Residential Property Solicitor in Altrincham to oversee the Panel and Plot Sales Teams. This leadership role requires extensive experience in conveyancing and strong team management skills. Candidates should be ready to take operational and strategic responsibility for two core teams, ensuring high service standards and efficient workflow. The position offers a competitive salary, autonomy, and the chance to shape the department.

Benefits

Competitive Partner-level salary

Leadership position

Autonomy to shape teams

High-quality caseload

Qualifications

• Highly experienced Residential Property Solicitor, ideally at Partner level or ready to step up.
• Strong background in general conveyancing and plot sales.
• Proven leadership or team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of around 10 conveyancing professionals.
• Overseeing workflow, performance, compliance, and risk management.
• Acting as the senior technical lead for all residential property and plot sales matters.

Skills

Leadership

Conveyancing knowledge

Risk management

Team management

Technical expertise

Job description

Join a respected, forward-thinking firm with an excellent reputation in residential property. Based in Altrincham, the firm has grown steadily and now boasts a talented team of over 60 professionals. They are modern, ambitious, and committed to delivering a quality-over-quantity service across all aspects of conveyancing and property work. This is a standout opportunity for a senior Residential Property Solicitor to take on a key leadership role, overseeing both the Panel Team and the Plot Sales Team. This is quite a large department with 10 staff altogether.

The Role:

You will oversee and manage the firm’s Panel Team and Plot Sales Team, ensuring good client care from all fee earners, alongside ensuring efficiency. Potential to take on leadership at the Partner Level – take full operational and strategic responsibility for two core teams within the department. Work in a quality-focused Environment – lower volume, high service standards, and the freedom to organise the department however you want.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, managing, and developing a team of around 10 conveyancing professionals
• Overseeing workflow, performance, compliance, and risk management across both teams
• Acting as the senior technical lead for all residential property and plot sales matters
• Contributing to departmental strategy, growth plans, and business development initiatives

About You:

• A highly experienced Residential Property Solicitor (ideally at Partner level or ready to step up)
• Strong background in general conveyancing and plot sales
• Proven leadership or team management experience
• Excellent technical knowledge and the ability to handle complex, high-level matters
• Commercially minded with a commitment to maintaining service excellence

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive Partner-level salary package
• A key leadership position within a growing, modern firm
• Autonomy to shape two important teams
• High-quality caseload and excellent working conditions

If you’re an experienced residential property specialist ready to take on a high-impact leadership role within a modern, supportive firm, contact Patrick McMahon at QED Legal on 07946 239688 or email [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.