Residential Conveyancer - Head of Department

eNL; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in West Yorkshire is seeking a Residential Conveyancer - Head of Department to lead a team of conveyancers across multiple offices. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of PQE and experience in a senior role. The firm offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000, hybrid working arrangements, generous holiday benefits, and a strong focus on staff development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Five weeks of holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day off on your birthday

Christmas closure not counted as annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Structured progression and development programme

Qualifications

• Over five years of post-qualification experience in a relevant role.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of conveyancers across multiple offices.
• Oversee all residential property transactions.
• Ensure efficient delivery of client services.

Skills

Technical expertise in residential conveyancing

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer

Job description

Residential Conveyancer – Head of Department, 5 + years’ PQE, West Yorkshire, £55,000 - £65,000 DOE. Join a reputable firm that offers hybrid working with clear progression into a senior leadership role. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Tatiana on 0113 320 0575 or email [e-mail] with your CV. Job ref: 0939

THE ROLE:
As Head of Conveyancing, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of conveyancers, assistants, and support staff across four offices in West Yorkshire. You will oversee and coordinate all aspects of residential property transactions, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of services to clients.

THE CANDIDATE:
The firm is seeking a qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer with over five years of post-qualification experience, who has previously held a senior leadership role, ideally as a Head of Conveyancing. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in residential conveyancing, coupled with excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. A high level of commercial awareness, along with a proactive approach to business development

THE FIRM:
A well established multi office practice in West Yorkshire with a strong reputation for delivering quality client service. The firm fosters a friendly, collaborative culture with a focus on development, progression, and staff wellbeing

THE PACKAGE:
The role offers a competitive salary along with hybrid and flexible working arrangements. You will benefit from five weeks of holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day off on your birthday, and a Christmas closure that doesn’t come out of your annual leave. The firm also provide a structured progression and development programme, as well as wellbeing initiatives, including access to a healthcare cash plan.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Tatiana on 0113 320 0575 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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