Residential Conveyancing- Deputy Head of Operations

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm in the City of London is seeking a Senior Residential Property Solicitor to serve as Deputy Head of Operations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in residential property and will join a friendly and supportive team. This role focuses on various transactions, mentoring junior staff, and offers an excellent salary alongside benefits and career progression opportunities. Flexible working from home is also available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Home working

Progression prospects

Friendly and dynamic culture

Qualifications

• Residential Property Senior Associate with 7+ relevant years of PQE.
• Dynamic and personable with strong communication skills.
• Experience managing a team and training/mentoring juniors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly team focused on Residential Property transactions.
• Work on freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity.
• Develop rapport in a client-facing position while managing a team.

Job description

Residential Conveyancing - Deputy Head of Operations

Due to increased workflow, this award-winning firm is now seeking a Senior Residential Property Solicitor to join as their Deputy Head of Operations.

The Firm

Based in the City of London, this practice punches well above its weight and has unrivaled experience for a firm of its size. They have gone from strength to strength over the past couple of years and show no sign of slowing down. Culturally, the practice is dynamic, promotes freedom, autonomy and flexibility alongside an entrepreneurial spirit. The staff feel valued and their impact is recognised at all business levels. Flexible working from home is available.

The Role

You will be joining a friendly, supportive team of highly experienced lawyers who invest in their staff and offer significant career progression. This role will allow you to become a crucial part of a flourishing, highly skilled and experienced team with a specific focus on Residential Property transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re‑mortgages, transfers of equity and more. You will work hands‑on with high‑end estate agents and enjoy a real variety of work.

Requirements

• Residential Property Senior Associate with 7+ relevant years of PQE
• Dynamic and personable individual
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team
• Enjoy client‑facing position and able to develop rapport
• Previous experience managing a team/department
• Experience in training or mentoring juniors is advantageous

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, negotiable and dependent on experience. Long‑term hires pay well for the right candidate.
• Excellent benefits package, including home working.
• Excellent prospects for progression.
• Friendly, dynamic and modern working culture with strong support.
• High quality work.