Eventus Legal are seeking a Head of Conveyancing to join the Property Department of a highly reputable law firm. This is a permanent, full-time position offering an excellent opportunity to lead a busy, high-performing conveyancing team in Birkenhead. Along with a competitive salary, you will also benefit from working in a supportive environment with genuine career progression opportunities and hybrid working.
About the Role
The incoming Head of Conveyancing will be responsible for the professional lead, legal training, and supervision of the property team, covering sale and purchase, remortgage, transfer of equity, and equity release matters. The role also involves:
1. Conducting regular file reviews and day-to-day supervision of fee earners
2. Delivering structured, ongoing legal training for all fee earners and support staff
3. Maintaining best practice template letters and documents within the case management system
4. Supporting Lexcel and CQS compliance and accreditation requirements
5. Reviewing and authorising undertakings, retentions, and other procedural matters
6. Managing risk and compliance within the department, including anti-money laundering procedures and High-Risk Registers
7. Investigating professional negligence allegations and GDPR-related incidents, reporting to the Managing Director
8. Overseeing effective client management strate...