Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Head of Residential Conveyancing for a full-time or four-day, permanent job with a long-standing North Yorkshire law firm. Offering a salary of up to £85,000 depending on experience, a performance-related bonus scheme, flexible hybrid working arrangements by agreement, 24 days’ annual leave, an additional birthday day off and paid office closure over Christmas, this is an excellent opportunity to lead and develop an established team. The position can be based in Ripon, North Yorkshire, or another of the firm’s offices, with travel between locations as required. Additionally, there is potential for longer-term progression for the right person.

Role Responsibilities

This is a senior position combining team leadership, technical oversight, commercial management and a personal conveyancing caseload. Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and support a residential conveyancing department of seven fee earners, alongside its support team, maintaining a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Supervise, mentor and develop solicitors, licensed conveyancers, fee earners and support colleagues, including appraisals and training.
• Maintain an agreed personal caseload and provide technical guidance on freehold, leasehold, new build, remortgage and transfer of equity matters.
• Oversee client service standards, transactions, complex issues, complaints and conveyancing risk.
• Manage departmental performance, including billing, work in progress, profitability, completion times and workflow allocation.
• Maintain compliance with SRA requirements, the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook, anti-money laundering requirements and applicable Conveyancing Quality Scheme standards.
• Work with the partners and Practice Manager to improve systems, precedents, processes and technology.
• Build relationships with referrers and professional contacts, helping to develop new business and the department’s local profile.

Person Specification

The firm is looking for a technically confident residential conveyancing professional with the judgement and interpersonal skills to lead an established team. The successful applicant should demonstrate:

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer, with full practicing certificate
• Substantial hands-on residential conveyancing experience and the ability to advise on complex technical matters.
• An interest in leading, supervising and developing colleagues; previous departmental management experience is welcome but is not essential.
• Sound knowledge of regulatory compliance, lender requirements and the risks associated with residential property transactions.
• Commercial awareness, including an understanding of billing, fee income, service standards and operational efficiency.
• Strong client care, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A practical, approachable leadership style and willingness to support colleagues across office locations.

Benefits and Rewards

The firm is open to discussing arrangements that support an experienced professional in this leadership position. Benefits and rewards include:

• Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus scheme, with details of the applicable senior-level arrangement to be discussed.
• Flexible hybrid working considered on an individual basis, alongside the need to maintain a visible presence across the team.
• A four-day working week may be considered for the right person.
• 24 days’ annual leave, an additional day off for your birthday and paid office closure between Christmas Eve and New Year, without deducting those closure days from annual leave.
• Workplace pension and access to employee perks through the firm’s HR system.
• Office parking where available, together with team social events and opportunities to participate in local community activities.
• Potential future progression within the firm, subject to performance and the partners’ agreement.

About the Law Firm

Our client is an established regional practice serving individuals, families and businesses across North Yorkshire. With a loyal client base and a reputation for personable service, the firm values long-term relationships with both clients and colleagues. Its residential property service is accredited under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme, and its partners are committed to maintaining high technical standards while supporting the ongoing development of their team.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Head of Residential Conveyancing job in Ripon, North Yorkshire, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 01325 624084 for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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