Lead Residential Conveyancing & Growth Strategy

Residential Conveyancer

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

A well-established and forward-thinking regional law firm is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Conveyancing to lead and develop its residential property team.

This is a standout opportunity for a driven legal professional ready to shape strategy, inspire a team and play a key role in the continued growth of a busy and respected practice.

The Opportunity

You'll take full ownership of a Conveyancing caseload, overseeing day-to-day operations while driving long-term performance and innovation.

This role requires leadership, technical expertise and commercial awareness. This role would be ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility and making a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a small team of conveyancers and support staff
• Oversee a varied caseload of residential property matters (freehold, leasehold, new builds, remortgages, etc)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards
• Implement and refine processes to improve efficiency and client experience
• Contribute to business development and maintain strong referrer relationships
• Manage performance metrics, KPIs and financial targets

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive with significant conveyancing experience
• Proven leadership experience within a residential property team
• Strong technical knowledge and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Commercially astute with an interest in driving growth and innovation
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with bonus incentives
• Clear progression pathway and leadership autonomy
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Modern systems and processes
• Flexible working options

If you're ready to step into a leadership role where your ideas and expertise will genuinely shape the future of a thriving conveyancing department, this could be the move for you.