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Conveyancing solicitor - head of department

Romford
The Clear
Conveyancing solicitor
Posted: 10h ago
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My client is looking for a Conveyancing Solicitor to head up the conveyancing department in Romford, East London.

This is a key leadership position within the firm, ideal for a dynamic legal professional who combines strong technical expertise with strategic vision, excellent team management skills, and a passion for leveraging technology to enhance service delivery.

The Residential Conveyancing department of this modern thinking firm has seen unprecedented growth recently and is growing rapidly. They have a regional presence, and the reputation of being a great place to work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the conveyancing department.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of conveyancers, assistants, and support staff to deliver high-quality services.

• Implement streamlined workflows and performance metrics to enhance team efficiency.

• Handle a caseload of complex residential and commercial property transactions.

• Provide legal guidance on freehold, leasehold, new builds, buy-to-let, transfers of equity, and a broad range of commercial transactions.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and risk management, and maintaining CQS and Lexcel standards.

• Champion the adoption of legal tech solutions to improve client experience and internal processes.

• Identify and implement digital tools to increase productivity and reduce manual tasks.

• Pre-existing relationships and/or following is preferred

• Build and maintain strong relationships with estate agents, mortgage brokers, developers, and other key stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities for growth and expansion of the department.

• Represent the firm at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Fully qualified solicitor / Legal Executive with at least 5+ years’ experience in residential conveyancing ;

• Extensive experience in both residential and commercial conveyancing.

• Proven experience in leading and managing a legal team.

• Strong business development skills with an established network of contacts.

• Tech-savvy with a keen interest in digital innovation within the legal industry.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and client relationship skills.

Whats on Offer:

• A leadership role within a growing, modern firm.

• Competitive salary

• Opportunities for continued professional development.

• A collaborative, forward-thinking working environment.

• Employee Assistance Scheme

• Pension Scheme

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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