Overview
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established law firm in a senior leadership role, providing maternity cover as Head of Conveyancing & Private Client Solicitor within a busy and successful department. You will lead the Conveyancing team while managing a caseload of Residential and Commercial Conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and commercial leases. A key aspect of the role will be taking responsibility for the firm's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance, maintaining lender panel memberships and promoting best practice across the department.
Alongside this, you will oversee and supervise Private Client work, including Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning, supporting and mentoring fee earners to ensure the highest standards of client service. You will also contribute to business planning, departmental development and the implementation of internal policies and procedures in line with SRA guidance and the Conveyancing Protocol.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Conveyancing team and manage a caseload of Residential and Commercial Conveyancing matters.
- Take responsibility for the firm's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
- Maintain lender panel memberships and promote best practice across the department.
- Oversee and supervise Private Client work, including Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning.
- Support and mentor fee earners to ensure the highest standards of client service.
- Contribute to business planning and departmental development.
- Implement internal policies and procedures in line with SRA guidance and the Conveyancing Protocol.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years' PQE and significant experience in Residential and Commercial Conveyancing.
- Previous supervisory or management experience.
- Strong technical and organisational skills.
- Confident use of legal case management systems.
- Thorough understanding of regulatory compliance within a modern legal practice.
- Experience maintaining CQS accreditation and lender panel relationships would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Hybrid working.
- Opportunity to make a contribution to a respected firm.
Employment Equality and Diversity
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Solicitor - Head of Conveyancing employer: eNL Legal Recruitment
Join a prestigious Top 100 law firm in London, where you will not only lead high-value family matters but also have the opportunity to expand your professional network. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, the firm offers an excellent remuneration package, hybrid working options, and robust employee benefits, ensuring a supportive environment for your career growth and personal development.
