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Head of Residential Conveyancing

United Kingdom, London 100000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 26, 2025

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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
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