Conveyancing Department Head (Solicitor, CLE or CLC)
Location: Nuneaton with hybrid working
Genuine opportunity for partnership within 2 years
About the Firm
This highly reputable CQS accredited law firm has been established for over a century. They have a thriving business, a low staff turnover and a very loyal client following. They currently employ around 50 staff over two offices.
The workforce is at the very heart of the business, and the culture is one of respect, trust, and ongoing support. Employees are provided with all the resources and support they need, not only to thrive in their careers, but to also have a healthy work/life balance.
The firm constantly review ways to reward their employees so you can be assured that your hard work, commitment, and loyalty will not go unnoticed and whether you aspire to be a Senior Associate, a Head of Department or you’d like to progress your career to partnership level, there are genuine career pathways in place for you to achieve your goals.
What you'll be doing
Leading and overseeing an established conveyancing team consisting of three experienced fee earners and several legal assistants spread across two offices
Playing a key role in business development, operational strategy, and client relationship management
Driving growth, mentoring team members, and ensuring the department operates efficiently and profitably
Managing a reduced residential conveyancing caseload with ample support from experienced colleaguesSuitable candidates will have:
Excellent management and leadership skills
A minimum of 5 years' experience running a wide ranging residential conveyancing caseload in a law firm from instruction to post-completion
Longevity of employment in previous roles
Fully qualified status (solicitor, FCILEx or CLC)This is a full time, permanent job, working 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday. Home working will be accommodated for part of the week, following an initial training/settling in period.
Benefits include:
24 days’ annual leave, rising to 29 days with length of service, plus UK bank holidays
Your birthday off as an additional day's paid leave
Hybrid / flexible working
Enhanced company sick pay scheme
Free onsite parking
Discounted legal fees for you and your immediate family
Payment of professional fees and subscriptions
Exam and study leave
Employee referral scheme
Social calendar of activities
Community and fundraising events
Pension scheme
Bonus schemeNote: A competitive salary is offered which will be wholly commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge.
For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.
We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.
About Your Consultant
Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be!
Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.
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