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Position:Â Interim Head of Residential Conveyancing/Partner
Location:Â Central Lancashire
Job Type:Â Permanent, Full-time
About the Role:Â
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Property/Conveyancing Solicitor to join a Residential Conveyancing Team as the Interim Head of Department. This role offers the chance to lead and develop the team on an interim basis, with a permanent opportunity available within the team. You will be passionate about property law, a team player, and eager to develop your skills and knowledge in a leading role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice and representation on complex, high-value, and sensitive residential sales/purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, lease creation and voluntary first registration work
- Oversee large cases or projects, ensuring efficient completion within deadlines and to the highest professional standards
- Guide strategic decision-making on case management, legal risks and outcomes
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, acting as a trusted legal advisor
- Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the client base, develop new service offerings and expand into emerging legal markets
- Promote cross-selling, referrals and introduction opportunities
- Represent the firm at networking events, industry conferences and client presentations
- Lead pitch processes and tenders for new business
- Manage a team of associates, senior associates and support staff, providing oversight and feedback
- Coach and mentor the team, fostering professional growth and development
- Conduct performance reviews, set performance goals and assist with career progression planning
- Contribute to strategic decisions, firm policies and operational efficiencies
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to profitability, billable hours and client satisfaction
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations
- Mitigate risks by implementing best practices in client care, file management and due diligence
- Maintain high standards of ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct
- Recruit, develop and manage a high-performing team
Skills and Experience Required:
- Qualified Solicitor (or CILEX equivalent)
- Extensive experience and expert knowledge of the Real Estate/Property sector
- Previous experience supervising other advisors, from Solicitors to Paralegals
- Experience advising on complex and high net worth Residential Property matters
- Proven experience handling large projects and business development activities.
- Strong presentation and client handling skills
- Good knowledge of IT systems, including Word, Outlook and case management systems
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of professionalism and ethical standards
- Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and inspire others
- Collaborative and supportive team player
- Excellent attention to detail
Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Celebration leave
- Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
- Company pension and profit share scheme
- Long service awards
- Subsidised tuck shops
- Health care benefits, including Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services
- BUPA for Solicitor positions
- Retailer and gym membership discounts
- Recruitment and legal department referrals
- Annual events and social committee activities
How to Apply?
If you are a dedicated Residential Property Solicitor looking to advance your career in a leadership role, we encourage you to apply. For more information, please contact Amelia Greenough at G2 Legal.
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