Head of Residential Conveyancing

Head of Residential Conveyancing, 6+ Years PQE, West Midlands, £90,000+ (DOE) – We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Head of Residential Conveyancing to drive the continued success of a busy Residential Property department. JOB REF: 215304947
THE ROLE:
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional client service, developing people, and shaping the future of a thriving department.
• The firm offer a supportive working environment with flexible and hybrid working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• As Head of Residential Conveyancing, you will play a pivotal role in leading the department, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the firm's strategic growth.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of conveyancing fee earners, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Drive departmental performance by delivering excellent client service, meeting financial and income targets, and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local estate agents, introducers, and other professional contacts to generate new business.
• Manage a caseload of complex and high-value residential property matters, including re-mortgages, shared ownership transactions, lease extensions, and other technically challenging conveyancing work.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Applications are sought from Residential Property Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 6 Years PQE.
• Previous supervisory or management experience within a busy conveyancing department.
• Excellent technical knowledge of residential conveyancing and regulatory requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to drive departmental profitability.
• Outstanding communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service and developing those around you.
ON OFFER:
• A senior leadership opportunity within a well-established and respected firm.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Penny at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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