HEAD OF CONVEYANCING in Tamworth

Established in 2012, Glover Priest Solicitors Limited has always been the solicitors on the high street that supports the legal needs of local and national communities. Our growing team is made up of over 110 qualified and non-qualified professionals in Staffordshire, Birmingham, West Midlands, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. We're always looking to hear from people who enjoy supporting clients with their legal issues.

Glover Priest Solicitors offers a welcoming, friendly and positive environment to work in where everyone is treated with respect. Our employees are expected to work hard, but we also make sure they are rewarded for it. This is an exciting, fast-paced role working for one of the top 30 conveyancing firms in the UK.

Due to continued business success and growth at Glover Priest Solicitors, we are recruiting an experienced Residential Conveyancer/Solicitor to head up our Conveyancing department in our Tamworth office. The role will include the daily management of a team of fee earners and support staff alongside handling a mixed Conveyancing caseload.

The suitable candidate will be managing the progression of cases from inception to completion, liaising with clients, referrers, and estate agents. They will have experience in both leadership and management alongside experience of fee earning in cases from inception to completion.

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, the attributes required are:

• Residential conveyancing experience, either working as a Solicitor/Legal Executive managing own caseload of freehold, leasehold, registered and unregistered titles.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Contribute towards training and know-how of others in the team and department.
• Possess a high level of technical ability, with proven experience completing Title checks alongside raising/answering enquiries.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to provide high quality advice to clients from all sectors across a broad range of issues.
• Ability to form good relationships with clients and colleagues and to work as part of an effective team.
• Good IT skills including the ability to utilise a case management system.
• The need for attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced department.
• To maintain high standards in the processing of client work.
• Commercial attitude with the ability to work towards and achieve agreed financial targets.
• The role will also involve an element of business development and you will need the desire to play an active part in the marketing and development of the firm.
• Well organised, with a clear and professional manner.
• Flexible in your working approach with the ability to multi-task and prioritise workloads.

Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on your experience. Generous holiday package to include extra gifted day off for your birthday (after 12 months service), Death in Service policy, HealthShield, Salary sacrifice pension scheme, Annual events.

Please note this role is only available to those with eligibility to work in the UK. Due to the response to this position, please assume that you have been unsuccessful if you have not heard back from us within 7 days of your submitted application.

We are a forward-thinking solicitors, Glover Priest takes the time to understand individual needs and find creative solutions for any challenge.

Please apply and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch with you. Selection of candidates & interviews will be conducted continuously so please submit your application as soon as possible.