Head of Conveyancing & Commercial Property

Sue Ross Recruitment are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Property to lead in an established Property Department and play a key role in the continued development and success of an established law firm in Sheffield. As Head of Property, you will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day supervision to a team of fee earners and support staff, managing both your own caseload and the overall productivity and compliance of the department.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities:\\n\\n * Lead and develop the Property Department, ensuring continued growth and progression\\n\\n * Supervise and support fee earners, junior team members, and legal assistants\\n\\n * Manage individual caseload of complex and high-value property matters\\n\\n * Allocate work efficiently across the team and oversee the quality of output\\n\\n * Monitor team performance and manage fee income on a monthly basis\\n\\n * Conduct regular Matter List and file reviews to ensure compliance and progress\\n\\n * Support applications and renewals for Panel Membership and CQS Accreditation\\n\\n * Fulfil the duties of the SRO (Senior Responsible Officer), including compliance training and audits\\n\\n * Assist with annual Lexcel audits and maintain high regulatory standards\\n\\n * Address and manage client complaints related to property matters\\n\\n * Collaborate with other departments, especially on matters involving trusts, estates, and cross-departmental property issues\\n\\n * Participate in senior management and strategy meetings across the firm\\n\\nThe ideal candidate will be a licensed conveyancer with significant experience which must include managing and leading a team. You must possess strong leadership skills and be proficient in compliance, regulatory frameworks and quality assurance procedures.\\n\\nIf you're ready to lead a dynamic team and make a real impact in a forward-thinking legal firm, we’d love to hear from you.\\n\\nUnfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants.

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