Head of Legal Practice & Senior Property Solicitor
Location: South Wales
Salary: Competitive + Growth Opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Want to be at the forefront of something big?
We're not looking for just another conveyancer. We're looking for a leader. Someone ready to take ownership, drive growth, and build a top-tier conveyancing business from the ground up.
Yolk Legal are working with a successful group of companies, who operate estate agencies placing 44+ conveyancing files per month and run 133+ active construction projects. Instead of outsourcing, we're helping to launch a new firm - and are looking for a highly skilled, ambitious property solicitor to lead the charge.
This is your chance to step into a Head of Legal Practice & Senior Property Solicitor role with a clear path to equity, leadership, and national expansion. You would be involved from the beginning to start this company.
What You'll Be Doing as a Head of Legal Practice & Senior Property Solicitor:
* Running and growing a conveyancing practice - from compliance to client service.
* Managing a caseload of residential and commercial conveyancing transactions.
* Leading legal compliance (as HOLP/COLP) and overseeing risk management.
* Implementing technology-led solutions to streamline operations.
* Working with estate agents, mortgage lenders, and developers.
* Scaling the business to become a national player in the conveyancing space.
The experience you will have as a Head of Legal Practice & Senior Property Solicitor:
* Licensed Conveyancer or Qualified Solicitor with an active practising certificate.
* 3+ years PQE in residential and/or commercial conveyancing.
* Strong knowledge of AML, CLC/SRA compliance, and risk management.
* Experience managing caseloads independently with minimal supervision.
* Leadership ambition - ready to own, scale, and shape a legal practice.
* An entrepreneurial mindset - excited about building something big.
What you will get as a Head of Legal Practice & Senior Property Solicitor:
* Fast-track your career - This isn't a back-office role. You'll be shaping an entire firm.
* Competitive salary + long-term rewards - Earn what you're worth.
* Equity potential - Be part of something bigger with a real stake in success.
* Autonomy & flexibility - Make decisions, drive strategy, and work on your terms.
* Real business impact - Work directly with property and construction leaders to drive growth.
Are you interested in this position?
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