Head of Conveyancing

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Conveyancing to join a growing legal business in the East Midlands. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for commercial performance, regulatory compliance, team development and service delivery, alongside key appointments as COLP and MLRO.

Client Details

Our client is a well regarded law firm with an excellent reputation for client service and a genuinely supportive, family friendly culture. Known for their personable approach and strong relationships with clients and local partners, they have built consistent positive reviews and repeat business through high quality conveyancing work. Despite their size, they are ambitious and growth focused, offering a collaborative environment where senior leaders can make a real impact. The firm promotes flexibility, approachability and a close knit team culture, making it an ideal environment for someone who values both professional standards and a supportive workplace.

Description

The Head of Conveyancing will be:

• Leading the commercial, regulatory, quality and operational performance of the conveyancing function
• Managing and developing 7 direct reports, ensuring strong leadership, accountability and engagement across the team
• Acting as the key supervisor accountable for technical standards, service delivery and compliance performance
• Holding responsibility as COLP for ensuring the firm operates in line with SRA Standards and Regulations
• Taking on the MLRO and MLCO remit, overseeing AML controls, risk management and regulatory reporting
• Driving KPI and SLA performance, while maintaining a high quality and client focused conveyancing service
• Monitoring pipeline, budgets, forecasting, team capacity and utilisation to support business growth
• Handling escalations from clients, partners and stakeholders, and ensuring issues are resolved effectively
• Working closely with senior leadership to shape wider business strategy and continuous improvement
• Building a high performance culture centred on professionalism, customer service and collaboration

Profile

The Head of Conveyancing should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with significant conveyancing experience
• Experienced in leading residential conveyancing teams and managing service delivery at department level
• Able to act as COLP, with strong knowledge of SRA regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks
• Capable of taking on MLRO and MLCO responsibilities, with a sound understanding of AML obligations
• Commercially aware, performance driven and confident managing budgets, KPIs and operational reporting
• Skilled in supervising, mentoring and developing legal managers and wider legal teams
• Comfortable acting as an escalation point for complex legal, client service and compliance issues
• A strong communicator with the credibility to represent the business with partners, clients and regulators
• Highly organised, able to prioritise, delegate and lead change effectively
• Professional, resilient and committed to high standards of client care and risk management

Job Offer

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced conveyancing leader to step into a highly visible role with real influence over performance, compliance and strategy. You will join a business that publicly promotes flexible working, career progression, training, wellbeing support, innovation and a people first culture, with wider group testimonials also referencing strong salaries, bonus potential, healthcare and clear development pathways. For someone looking to combine leadership, compliance and operational responsibility in a growing property law environment, this offers far more than a job, it is a genuine long term career move.

If you’re an experienced Head of Conveyancing, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.