Head of Residential Property – West Midlands

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression to Leadership

A well-established and highly respected law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join its Residential Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated conveyancing specialist to play a key role in shaping and leading a growing team, with a clear pathway to heading up the conveyancing function as part of the firm’s wider growth plans.

The firm is known for its people-focused culture and commitment to building long-term relationships that positively impact its people, clients, business partners, and the wider community.

The Role

From a recruitment perspective, this is a senior-level conveyancing role combining fee-earning, supervision, and leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will:

• Manage and supervise members of the residential conveyancing team, ensuring consistently high standards of client service

• Oversee a varied caseload of residential property transactions, including freehold, leasehold, new builds, and shared ownership

• Provide technical guidance and support on complex conveyancing matters

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, lender criteria, and internal policies

• Monitor team performance, set objectives, and support ongoing professional development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agents, and other stakeholders

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and client experience

• Support the Head of Department in delivering strong financial performance and diligence, both personally and across the team

This role offers genuine influence and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking property team.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive

• Significant experience in residential conveyancing

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a conveyancing team

• Strong technical knowledge of conveyancing procedures, SDLT, Land Registry requirements, and lender panels

• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure

• A proactive, collaborative approach to team leadership and client care

• Alignment with the firm’s core values: Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, and Relationships

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements where possible

• Clear progression opportunity to head up the conveyancing team

• Supportive, open, and people-focused culture

• A ‘dress for your diary’ approach to workwear

• Ongoing professional development and investment in your career

For more information, please send your CV or contact Claudia at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible.

Reference: CC61667 – Head of Residential Property – West Midlands