Conveyancing Department Head (Solicitor, CLE or CLC)
Location: Nuneaton with hybrid working
Salary: A competitive salary, commensurate with experience + bonus
Genuine opportunity for future partnership within the firm
We are working closely with a very well-established, CQS accredited law firm who are looking to attract an experienced Conveyancer to join their office in Nuneaton as Head of their Conveyancing Department over 2 offices.
This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression, with potential for a partnership appointment within 12 months for fully qualified candidates.
The role will involve
- Leading and overseeing an established conveyancing team consisting of three experienced fee earners and several legal assistants spread across two offices
- Playing a key role in business development, operational strategy, and client relationship management
- Driving growth, mentoring team members, and ensuring the department operates efficiently and profitably
- Managing a caseload from instruction through to completion with support from experienced staff/colleagues
Suitable candidates will have:
- Excellent management and leadership skills
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience running a wide ranging residential conveyancing caseload in a law firm from instruction to post-completion
- Longevity of employment in previous roles
- Fully qualified status (solicitor, FCILEx or CLC)
This is a full time, permanent job, working 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday. Home working will be accommodated for part of the week, following an initial training/settling in period.
Benefits include:
- 24 days’ annual leave, rising to 29 days with length of service, plus UK bank holidays
- Your birthday off as an additional day’s paid leave
- Hybrid / flexible working
- Enhanced company sick pay scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Discounted legal fees for you and your immediate family
- Payment of professional fees and subscriptions
- Exam and study leave
- Employee referral scheme
- Social calendar of activities
- Community and fundraising events
- Pension scheme
- Bonus scheme
Note: A competitive salary is offered which will be wholly commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge.
