Head of Department

Head of Conveyancing Department

Ambitious firm seeking an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic individual to lead its regarded conveyancing team. This role is a great fit for someone passionate about building strong relationships, and mentoring a growing team.

Core Duties:

• Leading the Team: Managing a fantastic group of conveyancers handling a variety of residential conveyancing cases.
• Technical Expertise: Overseeing and assisting with complex fee-earning work, including Title reports, Mortgage reports, and Leasehold matters.
• Client Relations: Maintaining and developing strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Performance Monitoring: Keeping an eye on anticipated completions and reporting to senior management on billing and departmental performance.
• Team Development: Conducting one-on-ones, appraisals, and addressing any performance-related issues.
• Recruitment: Identifying recruitment needs and helping select and interview the best candidates.

Requirements:

• Experience: At least 10 years of handling residential conveyancing files (Solicitor or CILEX/Fee Earning).
• Leadership: Previous experience in department management is essential.
• Expertise: In-depth knowledge of residential property conveyancing.
• Mentorship: Experience in training and developing assistants.
• On offer is an excellent salary (up to £70,000) and additional benefits, alongside the real opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor/Conveyancer to truly mould a large team in their image.