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Head of Residential Conveyancing

United Kingdom, Altrincham 75000.00 - 110000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 11, 2025
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Exciting leadership opportunity in a well-established, supportive firm with a ready-made caseload and solid foundations. The role offers a thriving residential property workload, supportive leadership, team management, and a route to partnership.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the residential conveyancing department
  • Manage a caseload of 30-40 files
  • Supervise junior staff
  • Grow the team
  • Maintain relationships with local estate agents and mortgage brokers

Requirements

  • Experienced residential conveyancer
  • Leadership skills
  • Team management experience
  • Ability to supervise junior staff including paralegals and a trainee
  • Strong caseload management

Nice to have

  • Route to partnership
  • Ambitious candidate

What we offer

  • Gym or pilates membership
  • Enhanced medical insurance
  • Great holiday entitlement
  • Onsite parking
  • Route to partnership
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