PYVITAL Birmingham, England, United KingdomLegal DirectorPYVITAL Birmingham, England, United Kingdom5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from PYVITALDriving Growth by Connecting Talent with OpportunityJob Title: Head of ConveyancingContract Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout the Role:We are working with a highly regarded and purpose-driven law firm to assist them in finding a Head of Conveyancing to lead their established conveyancing practice.The role will involve overseeing three specialist teams—plot sales, home ownership, and right to buy. While a good level of technical conveyancing knowledge is important, this role is first and foremost a senior leadership position requiring strong team management, strategic oversight, and service excellence.You’ll be responsible for enhancing performance, maintaining high client service standards, and supporting business growth across a portfolio of complex residential property matters.Key Responsibilities:Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for the plot sales, home ownership, and right to buy conveyancing teams.Drive improvements in quality of work, compliance, and client satisfaction.Supervise legal work across:Shared ownership and outright sale plot salesRight to buy and right to acquire salesProperty sales, resales, and purchasesStaircasing, lease extensions, deeds of variationRequisitions and post-sale queriesMonitor and ensure client KPIs and financial targets are consistently achieved.Manage staffing and workloads, including overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and training with HR and resourcing teams.Review and implement new technologies and operational efficiencies across the department.Oversee the preparation and delivery of weekly and bespoke client reports.Support business development, client relationship management (CRM), and marketing initiatives.Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to implement the firm’s wider conveyancing growth strategy.Key Skills and Experience:Proven experience leading a volume conveyancing team with a track record of operational and financial success.Strong team management capabilities, including performance improvement and mentoring.Solid understanding of conveyancing legal principles, particularly relating to high-volume residential work.Experience acting for Housing Associations is advantageous but not essential.Commercially aware and able to manage both team performance and client service standards.Comfortable working in a data- and KPI-driven environment.Excellent organisational, drafting, and stakeholder communication skills.Person Specification:Leadership Focused – Proven ability to manage high-performing and underperforming teams effectively.Client-Centric – Committed to delivering exceptional client experience at every touchpoint.Strategic & Commercial – Balances day-to-day operational management with long-term strategic thinking.Collaborative – Works well with partners, clients, and internal teams to ensure alignment and results.Process-Driven – Looks for ways to enhance systems, quality, and workflows.Working Hours:Monday to Friday (Hybrid: 2 days per week in the Midlands-based office)If you are a confident and strategic conveyancing leader ready to make an impact in a progressive, values-led firm, we’d love to hear from you!Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement, General Business, and LegalIndustriesLegal ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at PYVITAL by 2xGet notified about new Legal Director jobs in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.Coventry, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoReal Estate Legal Director/ Partner (No Following Needed)Birmingham, England, United Kingdom £100,000.00-£150,000.00 5 hours agoDirector of Regulatory Policy and InnovationBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoDudley, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoBrierley Hill, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoDudley, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoSocial Housing Solicitor Director - Nationwide (Outside London)Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoDudley, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoDirector of Risk, Data Analysis and InsightsBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoDudley, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 15 hours agoVolunteer Director of Operations | Diver's Community CICBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWalsall, England, United Kingdom 2 hours agoWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoWarwick, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoCriminal / Litigation Legal Counsel - West MidlandsWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoSenior Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts – Office of General CounselBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoCoventry, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoIn House Commercial Legal Counsel (2-4 PQE) BirminghamWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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