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Head of Conveyancing

Permanent
Romford
Posted 4 weeks ago

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Head of Conveyancing
Full-time Office based in Romford

Owen Reed is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Conveyancing to lead a residential and commercial conveyancing department for a top law firm in Romford. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management:
- 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.
Residential & Commercial Conveyancing:
- 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.
Technology & Innovation:
- 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.
Business Development:
- 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.
Strategic Contribution:
- Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the strategic direction of the firm.
- Provide regular reports on departmental performance and KPIs.

Key Requirements:

Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive with 7+ years PQE.
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.

What We 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

To apply for this job email your details to nat@owenreed.co.uk

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