Conveyancing Solicitor - Head of Department

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

Location: Romford,London, GB

Posted Date: 7/15/2025