Job Description

Head of Residential Conveyancing

Location:

Morden & Wanstead

Experience:

5+ years PQE (or equivalent)

Job Type:

Full-time or Part-time (20-35 hours/week), Permanent

Salary:

From 50,000 per year (pro rata for part-time, dependent on experience)

Start Date:

01/04/2025 or as soon as available

About Us

Crown Law Solicitors is a well-established, forward-thinking firm with offices in Morden and Wanstead. We act for a loyal base of private and commercial clients and pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of service across our legal departments. As we continue to grow, we are now seeking a senior conveyancer to lead our Residential Property team.

The Role

We are looking to appoint a

Head of Residential Conveyancing

to take ownership of the department's strategic direction, manage a team of fee earners and support staff, and oversee the successful delivery of client work.

You will report directly to a Partner, manage your own caseload, and be responsible for generating new work and building strong referral relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced conveyancer ready to step into a leadership role, with flexibility to suit full-time or part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the Residential Conveyancing Department across both offices Supervise, support, and develop a team of fee earners and support staff Allocate work and manage departmental resources effectively Handle a varied caseload including Sales, Purchases, Remortgages, Transfers of Equity, Lease Extensions, and New Builds Support and develop referral relationships and generate new business Report to the Partner on team performance, case progress, and business development Maintain excellent standards of client care and compliance

The Ideal Candidate

Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with

5+ years' PQE

in residential property Proven experience managing or supervising others Strong technical knowledge and ability to handle complex transactions Self-motivated, organised and commercially minded Comfortable with business development and building client/referrer relationships Approachable, professional and team-focused

Salary & Benefits

From 50,000 per annum

(pro rata for part-time), depending on experience

Bonus scheme

- including performance and annual discretionary bonuses

23 days' annual leave

, increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 28 days)

Your birthday off

, in addition to annual leave

Work from home

(as per company policy)

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Strong transport links

Working Pattern

Full-time or part-time

, between 20 to 35 hours per week

Office-based

, Monday to Friday, in Morden and/or Wanstead
If you're ready to step into a leadership role and make your mark on a growing department, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Crown Law Solicitors.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Experience:

Residential Conveyancing: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person