Partner - Solicitor - Head of Conveyancing and Legal Practice

Head of Conveyancing | Partner | Head of Legal Practice
Location: Accrington
Salary: Excellent Salary DOE + Bonus + Benefits

Head of Conveyancing and Legal Practice Opportunity – Lead & Grow a Modern ABS Law Firm
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Conveyancing and Senior Property Solicitor who has preferably worked at partner level to take ownership of an established residential conveyancing department while playing a key role in shaping the future growth of the business.
You'll work alongside the firm's Directors to develop strategy, improve operational performance, mentor the team, build a market-leading conveyancing practice and take responsibility for compliance.

The Role:
As Head of Conveyancing, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the Residential Property department, ensuring exceptional client service, strong financial performance and continued departmental growth.
You'll be responsible for managing and developing a team of Conveyancing Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, Legal Executives, Conveyancing Fee Earners, Paralegals and Legal Assistants while helping to shape the firm's strategic direction.
This is a hands-on leadership position combining technical expertise, people management and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Residential Conveyancing department
Supervise Conveyancing Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, CILEX Lawyers, Fee Earners and support staff
Drive departmental performance, profitability and service excellence
Oversee a broad range of residential property transactions including:
Freehold and Leasehold Sales & Purchases
New Build Property
Shared Ownership
Right to Buy
Remortgages
Transfer of Equity
Buy-to-Let
Help to Buy
Mentor and develop junior lawyers and conveyancing professionals
Recruit, train and retain high-performing team members
Improve systems, workflows and operational efficiency
Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, AML requirements and quality standards
Work closely with the Directors to deliver business growth and departmental strategy
Build and maintain strong relationships with introducers, estate agents and referrers where appropriate
The Ideal Candidate
You'll be an experienced Residential Property Lawyer with a proven background managing teams and delivering exceptional client service.

Applications are welcomed from:
Head of Conveyancing
Conveyancing Manager
Residential Conveyancing Solicitor
Licensed Conveyancer
Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
Residential Property Solicitor
Senior Conveyancer
Conveyancing Team Leader
Property Lawyer

You will also have:
Extensive experience handling residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion
Previous team management or supervisory experience
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Excellent technical knowledge of residential property law
Commercial awareness with the ability to improve performance and profitability
A collaborative and forward-thinking approach to leadership

What's On Offer?
Head of Department position with genuine strategic influence
Opportunity to help shape and grow an ambitious ABS law firm
Excellent long-term career progression, including future Directorship potential
Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
Hybrid and flexible working options
Modern case management systems and technology
Supportive senior leadership team
Genuine autonomy to build, develop and lead your own department
Friendly, collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

Apply Now:
If you're an experienced Head of Conveyancing, Conveyancing Manager, Residential Conveyancing Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Residential Property Solicitor or Property Lawyer looking to lead a successful and growing conveyancing department, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive ABS law firm where you'll have the autonomy, support and resources to build a high-performing Residential Conveyancing team while playing a key role in the firm's continued success.