Residential Conveyancer (Head of Department)

ENL Legal Recruitment; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer to lead their department. The successful candidate will manage a team, set performance goals, and drive operational improvements, while ensuring high standards of client service. This role offers a competitive salary starting from £90,000 and a chance to shape a conveyancing department with a focus on work-life balance and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Work-life balance

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in residential conveyancing.
• Ability to lead a team and manage operational improvements.
• Ambition to contribute to strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team with clarity and integrity.
• Set goals aligned with firm-wide strategy.
• Deliver key business projects to contribute to growth.

Skills

Proven leadership and people management skills

Commercial mindset and strong business acumen

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Passion for developing talent

Education

Qualified Residential Conveyancer (Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer)

Job description

Residential Conveyancer (Head of Department), 6+ Years PQE, Stoke on Trent, £90,000+ (DOE) – Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking for that next step in your career? JOB REF: 2373

THE ROLE

• Lead your team with clarity, accessibility and integrity
• Set goals and performance expectations aligned with firm-wide strategy
• Take ownership of departmental fee income targets and overall profitability
• Drive operational improvements and manage change effectively
• Maintain and raise standards for client service
• Deliver key business projects and contribute to the firm’s growth
• Provide regular performance reports and management information
• Build valuable relationships with local businesses and estate agents

SKILLS REQUIRED

• A qualified Residential Conveyancer (Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer)
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• A commercial mindset and strong business acumen
• Passion for developing talent and building successful teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ambition to contribute to strategic growth and continuous improvement

ON OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package.
• The opportunity to shape and lead a successful conveyancing department
• A genuine work-life balance and supportive working culture

For more information or to apply for this role contact Penny Trotman on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail].

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