At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a residential conveyancing team while managing a diverse caseload.
- Company: A forward-thinking law firm with a strong presence in Wiltshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, generous leave, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Join a supportive and collaborative environment focused on growth and progression.
- Why this job: Step into a senior role with genuine influence and a clear pathway to Partnership.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with significant residential conveyancing experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About the Firm
We are currently working with a well-established, forward-thinking law firm with a strong presence across Wiltshire. Renowned for delivering high-quality legal services and maintaining long-standing client relationships, the firm prides itself on a modern, progressive approach alongside a genuinely collaborative and supportive culture.
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a successful and growing firm. We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Head of Residential Conveyancing to lead a well-established department and drive its continued growth and success. For the right individual, this position offers genuine influence, autonomy, and a clearly defined pathway to Partnership.
What’s on Offer
- A transparent and structured pathway to Partnership
- Full autonomy to lead and develop your own department
- Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional long-service leave programme
- Christmas shutdown (in addition to annual leave entitlement)
- Private medical insurance
- Staff discount on legal services
- A supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking working environment
The Role
You will take full responsibility for the Residential Conveyancing function, overseeing the team and managing a varied caseload. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a residential conveyancing team
- Managing a high-quality caseload including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and new build matters
- Ensuring excellent client care and maintaining strong client relationships
- Driving business development initiatives, including building relationships with estate agents and referrers
- Contributing to the firm’s wider growth strategy
- Playing a key role in shaping the future direction of the department
About You
- Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with significant experience in residential conveyancing
- Proven leadership ability, or a senior fee earner ready to step into a leadership role
- Strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach to business development
- A network of local contacts or referrers would be advantageous but not essential
- Driven, ambitious, and motivated by progression, with a clear desire to achieve Partnership
How to Apply:
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Head of Residential Conveyancing in Swindon employer: Executive Network Legal Limited
Join a well-established and forward-thinking law firm in Wiltshire, where you will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. As the Head of Residential Conveyancing, you will have full autonomy to lead your department, with a transparent pathway to Partnership, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and generous annual leave. This is an exceptional opportunity for driven individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving legal environment.
Contact Details:
Executive Network Legal Limited Recruitment Team
