Overview
You will lead the Residential Conveyancing team within a long-established North West law firm, overseeing workflow, service quality, and department growth. In this leadership role, you’ll manage a diverse caseload and mentor junior fee earners while aligning with CQS and SRA standards. You’ll collaborate with Partners on reporting, finance oversight, and business development to shape the firm’s residential property offering. This role offers a clear path to strategic impact and leadership development.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary
- generous holiday entitlement
- opportunities for leadership development
Responsibilities
- Lead the residential property team as Head of Department
- Manage workflow and ensure high-quality service delivery
- Maintain a reduced but diverse residential caseload (freehold/leasehold, transfers of equity, re-mortgages)
- Provide supervision, mentorship, and technical support to junior fee earners
- Contribute to strategic planning and departmental growth
- Ensure compliance with CQS and SRA standards
- Collaborate with Partners on reporting, financial oversight, and BD initiatives
Key requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential conveyancing
- Proven track record of supervising or leading a team
- Strong technical expertise across conveyancing areas
- Ability to manage client relationships and contribute to commercial strategy
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Knowledge of local property market and estates (desirable)
- leadership
- communication
- organization
- residential conveyancing expertise
- CQS and SRA standards compliance
- team mentoring and supervision
Residential Conveyancer in Cheshire employer: eNL Legal Recruitment
Join a leading Top 50 UK law firm in Leeds as a Corporate Lawyer (PSL) and enjoy a dynamic work culture that prioritises professional development and innovation. With an excellent salary, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, this role offers the chance to leverage your corporate expertise while contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to shaping the future of legal services. Experience a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for ambitious professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
