Head of department - residential conveyancing

Head of Department - Residential Conveyancing

Head of Department Residential Property
Wirral | Up to £70,000 | Hybrid Working Available

Our client, a well-established and forward thinking firm based on the Wirral, is seeking a dynamic Head of Department to lead their Residential Property team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm with a strong reputation, a large and well-structured team, and a supportive, modern working culture.

The Role

As Head of Department, you will take on a dual role:

1. Leadership & Strategy: Overseeing the day-to-day management of the Residential Property team, ensuring high performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
2. Caseload Management: Handling a manageable caseload of residential conveyancing matters, maintaining hands-on expertise and supporting your team by example.

What You'll Bring

You must be a qualified solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer/Legal Executive and will have strong technical expertise in residential conveyancing and a proven track record of managing or mentoring a legal team.

With a proactive, commercially minded approach, you'll be confident handling complex transactions while leading a busy department.

Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Whats on Offer

1. Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience
2. Hybrid working model for flexibility and work-life balance
3. A large, experienced team with full admin and paralegal support
4. A clear path for growth, with the ability to shape and develop the department

Apply

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Rebecca on 0151 2301 208 or e-mail across your CV r.davies@clayton-legal.co.uk and we can arrange a call to discuss further. #J-18808-Ljbffr