Residential Property Solicitor; Head of Department

Overview

Residential Conveyancer / 8+ PQE / West Midlands / Competitive Salary / An established and well-regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Head of Residential Property to join its team on a succession-planned basis. Call Theresa on 454 and quote Job .

• Lead the residential conveyancing department, with responsibility for managing two offices and overseeing the day-to-day running of the team.
• Handle high quality residential property work, including transactions for high net worth clients currently handled at Partner level.
• Develop internal referral relationships and contribute to the strategic development of the firm.
• Work primarily from the office with the flexibility to work from home one to two days per week.
• Progress into the firm’s management team in the longer term.

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with 8+ years' PQE in residential property.
• Strong technical expertise across the full range of residential conveyancing matters.
• Experience supervising and mentoring other fee earners.
• Commercial awareness, proactive leadership, and an interest in contributing to the firm’s strategic development.
• This opportunity may suit a Senior Residential Conveyancer seeking to step into a Head of Department role or an existing department head seeking a stable, succession-planned role with long-term progression into senior leadership.

This opportunity is with a well-established and respected law firm known for delivering a highly personal and client-focused service. The firm has built a loyal client base with most new instructions generated through repeat business and personal recommendation, reflecting a strong reputation for quality, value and client care.

Contact Theresa Lucas at eNL on 454 or email your CV, or call for a confidential discussion.

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