Head of Conveyancing

Opportunity: Head of Conveyancing

Location: Bridgwater

Salary: Up to £80k (DOE)

Yolk Legal are proud to be working with a prominent regional law firm in their search for a Head of Conveyancing. This is an exceptional opportunity to take your career to the next level with a firm whose Conveyancing portfolio includes high-value prime properties, new builds and country homes.

With several offices across the South West, the successful candidate will oversee the operations of multiple Conveyancing teams. Our client is looking for someone who can work closely with the Conveyancing Team Leaders whilst also bringing a strategic and pragmatic approach to working with the firm's Management Board.

You will be joining a Legal 500 firm that has undergone substantial investment stemming from organic growth. The Conveyancing department is busy in nature but considerably self-sufficient, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Head of Conveyancing, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing teams to deliver exceptional service in high-value property transactions.
• Overseeing team performance and playing a pivotal role in the firm's ambitious growth plans.
• Working collaboratively with Team Leaders, reporting directly to the Managing Partner, and being an integral part of the Management Board.
• Balancing the delivery of outstanding client service with the wellbeing of the dedicated team.

Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate for this role will bring:

• Proven experience as a Senior Property Lawyer with supervisory responsibilities.
• A calm, professional, and focused approach, even in challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring precision in all transactions.
• The ability to build strong collaborative relationships and work effectively with colleagues.

Qualified lawyers specialising in other areas of law, such as Real Estate, but with experience in managing teams or departments are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer:

The successful candidate will receive the following benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus offering that recognises your expertise and contribution.
• Free on-site parking.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 31 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Private medical expenses.
• Death in service benefit.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.