Posted 9 days ago
Description
Head of Residential Conveyancing
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (Hybrid working - office presence required several days per week). Salary: Competitive and negotiable depending on experience. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. Start Date: ASAP.
An established, multi-service law firm based in Hertfordshire is seeking a Head of Residential Conveyancing to lead their conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or CILEX-qualified lawyer with strong technical knowledge and leadership capability to take the next step in their career.
The Opportunity
You’ll oversee a small but busy residential conveyancing team, handling a varied caseload yourself while driving service standards, compliance, and client satisfaction. The firm prides itself on delivering high-quality, personalised legal services and is looking for someone who shares that commitment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a full residential property caseload from instruction through to post-completion
- Advise clients on all aspects of the conveyancing process, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, leasehold/freehold, new builds, and transfers of equity
- Draft, review, and check legal documentation
- Ensure compliance with CQS, SRA, AML, and internal risk management protocols
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and encourage cross-departmental collaboration
- Provide supervision, mentoring, and day-to-day leadership to junior conveyancers and support staff
- Play a key role in business development and operational improvement within the department
About You
- Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive (CILEX)
- Minimum of 4 years' PQE with solid residential conveyancing experience
- Comfortable handling a broad range of conveyancing transactions independently
- Confident managing relationships throughout the conveyancing chain
- Strong understanding of Money Laundering Regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules, and SRA/CQS compliance
- Prior team management or supervisory experience preferred
- IT-literate with experience using legal case management systems
- Proactive, highly organised, and focused on delivering excellent client care
- Able to reliably commute to Watford a few times a week
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Collaborative culture with a focus on quality and client care
