Lead Conveyancing: Residential Property Team Leader

Mallory Pryce; Rishton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Mallory Pryce seeks an experienced Head of Conveyancing to lead a 10-strong residential property team within a multi-practice firm. You will provide strategic direction, oversee delivery of high-quality conveyancing services and manage a varied caseload across the team.

The role requires strong leadership and technical expertise in residential property law, with a focus on client service, compliance and commercial performance. You will mentor staff and drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing.
• Experience supervising or managing a conveyancing team.
• Commercial property experience desirable but not required.
• Strong technical knowledge of conveyancing, Land Registry and SDLT.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the conveyancing team, providing direction, supervision, mentoring and support to staff.
• Review and maintain team workflows, processes, precedents and service standards to ensure timely progress from instruction to completion.
• Monitor performance, workloads, financial targets, billing and KPIs to support objectives.
• Provide technical guidance on contracts, reports on title, leases, transfers, deeds, enquiries, searches, lender requirements and other residential documentation.
• Oversee exchange, completion and post-completion processes and ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Manage regulatory compliance and AML requirements and firm procedures.
• Handle escalated client queries and complaints, maintaining relationships with clients, agents, lenders and other contacts.
• Collaborate with other departments on strategic planning and service improvements.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer or legal executive

Job description

Mallory Pryce seeks an experienced Head of Conveyancing to lead a 10-strong residential property team within a multi-practice firm. You will provide strategic direction, oversee delivery of high-quality conveyancing services and manage a varied caseload across the team.

The role requires strong leadership and technical expertise in residential property law, with a focus on client service, compliance and commercial performance. You will mentor staff and drive efficiency and continuous improvement.