Head of Residential Conveyancing, Douglas Scott

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

100000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

The firm is a leading UK-based property trading business, specialising in quick property sales. They help hundreds of customers every year complete their property transactions efficiently and with ease. They are currently seeking a highly experienced Head of Conveyancing to join their growing team. In this key role, you will manage the entire conveyancing process, ensuring smooth and timely property transactions while working closely with external and internal stakeholders.

Job Responsibility:

Audit and optimize current conveyancing processes to ensure scalability and efficiency
Develop and implement strategies to improve overall performance
Manage the end-to-end conveyancing process for property purchases and onward sales
Recruit, train, and manage a Paralegal
Source and onboard third-party law firms and suppliers to meet business needs
Streamline and automate processes to boost productivity
Prioritize workloads based on client requirements and commercial objectives
Direct external solicitors and ensure the timely progression of transactions
Collaborate with the Valuation team to incorporate legal considerations into property valuations
Advise the Buying team on the legal implications of property purchases
Manage in-house legal complaints and compliance, including AML regulations
Lead and develop the Paralegal to handle a high volume of transactions
Provide legal support across the business, ensuring the company’s security from a legal perspective

Requirements:

Qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer with significant experience (minimum of 6 years) managing external law firms
In-depth knowledge of residential conveyancing and the associated legal process
Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience managing a busy caseload
Proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
Strong commercial and technical understanding of conveyancing practices
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
Familiarity with technological solutions for transaction management is a plus
Experience in tendering processes for third-party services is highly desirable

Nice to have:

Familiarity with technological solutions for transaction management
Experience in tendering processes for third-party services

What we offer:

Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
A supportive and dynamic work environment where you can make a tangible impact
The chance to lead and shape the legal processes within a growing business

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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