POSITION SUMMARY:
The Head of Conveyancing North East will play a critical leadership role within Sort Legal. This is a hands-on position, requiring a qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with extensive experience (8+ years) in conveyancing and a proven track record in people and team management. The successful candidate will handle a small caseload while providing mentorship, training, and technical guidance to conveyancers in the North East.
Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, driving team competency, and maintaining the highest standards of client service across all cases.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a thriving team while working within the wider Sort Group.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and Management:
* Oversee the Teesside conveyancing team, ensuring optimal performance and team development.
* Deliver training programs and support the professional growth of all team members.
* Conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance with SLAs, regulatory standards, and internal processes.
* Act as the point of escalation for complex cases, providing clear, effective solutions.
Case Handling:
1. Maintain a small personal caseload to stay hands-on with operational challenges.
2. Sign off on key transactional milestones for sales and purchases, including title approva...