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Head of Residential Conveyancing

SJC Partners
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Oldham, Lancashire OL4 3JA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A reputable law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Head of Conveyancing or a Solicitor ready to advance their career.
  • The position requires a Qualified Conveyancer with significant experience in managing teams and handling complex property transactions.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £50,000 to £55,000, with additional benefits such as hybrid working, a generous bonus scheme, and 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • The successful candidate will lead a busy conveyancing team, provide strategic guidance, and drive business development efforts while managing relationships with clients.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record in residential property law, team leadership, and a proactive approach to client management and business development.

Head of Conveyancing - Manchester

A highly reputable, multi service law firm which has an fantastic reputation across the North West is looking for a Head of Conveyancing or Solicitor looking to take a step up to join and lead their high performing property department in Greater Manchester. This is an ideal opportunity for a Qualified Conveyancer who has experience managing to take a step up to lead a department.

Remuneration & benefits

  • £50,000 - £55,000
  • Hybrid working available once settled in
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holiday

The Role

  • Lead and oversee a busy conveyancing team, ensuring efficiency and excellence in client service
  • Provide strategic guidance on case management, risk assessment, and legal best practices.
  • Manage a varied and complex caseload of Freehold, Leasehold, Sale, Purchase, Re-mortgage and TOE transactions from inception to completion
  • Drive business development and networking efforts, expanding the firm’s client base and service offerings
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with the clients
  • Mentor and manage a small team of solicitors, associates, and support staff, ensuring continued professional growth and high performance
  • Delegate work to the assistants and support staff

The Candidate

  • Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in residential property law and Regulatory Compliance
  • A proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing a team
  • Experience handling complex and high-value property transactions
  • A commercially focused mindset, with a proactive approach to business development
  • Strong client relationship management skills, with the ability to offer clear and strategic legal advice
  • Proficiency in case management systems and strong IT literacy

How to get in touch

For a discussion in confidence about the above position or about general opportunities in the market then please get in touch with Nathaniel Jones who is Head of Legal Recruitment at SJC Legal.

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