Residential Conveyancing Department Lead
Location: Blackpool / Hybrid
Salary: £50,000 per annum
A leading regional firm is seeking a proactive and experienced Residential Conveyancer to head up its busy and well-established conveyancing department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor or licensed conveyancer with 2+ years’ PQE who’s ready to step into a leadership role, manage a high-quality caseload, and guide a growing team.
The Role:
As the lead conveyancing Solicitor, you’ll oversee the smooth running of the department while managing your own caseload of residential property files. You’ll play a key role in shaping team performance, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring excellent client care across the board. Key responsibilities include:
Managing a personal caseload of 80 – 100 residential conveyancing files, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, new builds, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
Supervising and supporting a team of two trainees and three administrative staff, ensuring file progress and compliance across the department.
Acting as the main point of contact for escalations, technical guidance, and complex matters.
Delivering clear, practical legal advice to clients and ensuring transactions are managed efficiently from instruction to post-completion.
Monitoring SLAs and department KPIs, ensuring high standards of service and case progression.
Supporting business development initiatives and helping to grow the department’s profile and caseload.
Working collaboratively with firm leadership to contribute to the ongoing strategic growth of the firm’s property offering.
What We’re Looking For:
A qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive with 2+ years’ PQE in residential conveyancing.
Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload confidently and independently.
Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members is highly desirable.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
A commercial, client-first mindset and the ability to build strong relationships with clients, estate agents, and referrers.
A collaborative and hands-on approach to team management and client service.
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a successful department within a modern, supportive firm that offers hybrid working, career progression, and genuine autonomy. To apply, send your CV to ashley@douglas-scott.co.uk or call 07537 156 394 for a confidential conversation.
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