Partner - Solicitor - Head of Conveyancing and Legal Practice in Accrington

Head of Conveyancing | Partner | Head of Legal Practice

Location: Accrington

Salary: Excellent Salary DOE + Bonus + Benefits

Head of Conveyancing and Legal Practice Opportunity – Lead & Grow a Modern ABS Law Firm

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Conveyancing and Senior Property Solicitor who has preferably worked at partner level to take ownership of an established residential conveyancing department while playing a key role in shaping the future growth of the business.

You’ll work alongside the firm's Directors to develop strategy, improve operational performance, mentor the team, build a market‑leading conveyancing practice and take responsibility for compliance.

The Role

As Head of Conveyancing, you’ll oversee the day‑to‑day running of the Residential Property department, ensuring exceptional client service, strong financial performance and continued departmental growth.

You’ll be responsible for managing and developing a team of Conveyancing Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, Legal Executives, Conveyancing Fee Earners, Paralegals and Legal Assistants while helping to shape the firm's strategic direction.

This is a hands‑on leadership position combining technical expertise, people management and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Residential Conveyancing department
• Supervise Conveyancing Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, CILEX Lawyers, Fee Earners and support staff
• Drive departmental performance, profitability and service excellence
• Oversee a broad range of residential property transactions including:

• Freehold and Leasehold Sales & Purchases
• New Build Property
• Shared Ownership
• Right to Buy
• Remortgages
• Transfer of Equity
• Buy-to-Let
• Help to Buy

• Mentor and develop junior lawyers and conveyancing professionals
• Recruit, train and retain high‑performing team members
• Improve systems, workflows and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, AML requirements and quality standards
• Work closely with the Directors to deliver business growth and departmental strategy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with introducers, estate agents and referrers where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be an experienced Residential Property Lawyer with a proven background managing teams and delivering exceptional client service.

Applications are welcomed from

• Head of Conveyancing
• Conveyancing Manager
• Residential Conveyancing Solicitor
• Licensed Conveyancer
• Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
• Residential Property Solicitor
• Senior Conveyancer
• Conveyancing Team Leader
• Property Lawyer

You will also have

• Extensive experience handling residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
• Previous team management or supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent technical knowledge of residential property law
• Commercial awareness with the ability to improve performance and profitability
• A collaborative and forward‑thinking approach to leadership

What's On Offer

• Head of Department position with genuine strategic influence
• Opportunity to help shape and grow an ambitious ABS law firm
• Excellent long‑term career progression, including future Directorship potential
• Competitive salary with performance‑related bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Modern case management systems and technology
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Genuine autonomy to build, develop and lead your own department
• Friendly, collaborative and forward‑thinking working environment