Head of Conveyancing
Cheltenham | Office Based | £60,000
We are supporting the recruitment of an experienced and ambitious Head of Conveyancing to lead and develop the conveyancing department at a well-established law firm serving clients across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and the surrounding areas.
The Head of Conveyancing will provide strategic and operational leadership for the firm’s conveyancing department, overseeing residential and commercial property transactions while ensuring excellent client service, regulatory compliance, and financial performance. The successful candidate will manage a team of legal professionals, drive business development initiatives, and contribute to the firm’s wider growth strategy.
Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and develop the conveyancing team, including solicitors, licensed conveyancers, legal executives, and support staff.
* Manage a caseload of complex residential and commercial property matters.
* Develop and implement strategies to grow the conveyancing department.
* Maintain high standards of legal advice and client care.
* Promote best practices and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Chartered Legal Executive with significant conveyancing experience.
* Minimum 5 years’ post‑qualification experience in residential conveyancing, with exposure to commercial property matters desirable.
* Proven experience managing and developing a conveyancing team.
* Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing processes.
* Experience handling high‑value and complex transactions.
GMP Recruitment Agency Ltd is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and is acting as a Recruitment Agency.
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