Head of Residential Conveyancing
William James Recruitment ·
p strong Legal Director / Head of Residential Conveyancing – Brierley Hill – Senior Level – Competitive Salary + Hybrid /strong /p p br /p p A leading West Midlands law firm is looking to recruit a Legal Director to head up its residential conveyancing team.
The role is based at the firms modern offices at Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill. /p p br /p p This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior residential property lawyer to take full leadership of an established conveyancing team, shaping its strategy, standards and performance while remaining close to complex, high-quality work. /p p br /p p Offering hybrid working, genuine flexibility and a values-led culture built around care, excellence and long-term relationships, this role is ideal for an experienced leader seeking real influence and autonomy rather than another caseload-only position. /p p br /p p strong The Role /strong /p p br /p ul li Leading, managing and developing the residential conveyancing team /li li Overseeing a varied range of property transactions including freehold, leasehold, new build and shared ownership /li li Providing technical guidance and support on complex matters /li li Ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high professional standards throughout the team /li li Monitoring team performance, capacity and service delivery /li li Building and maintaining relationships with clients, introducers and internal stakeholders /li li Identifying and implementing process and technology improvements /li li Supporting and driving the financial performance of the department /li li Contributing to wider firm strategy and leading change within the team /li /ul p br /p p strong The Candidate /strong /p p br /p ul li Significant senior-level experience within a legal or professional services environment /li li Specialist residential property expertise with the credibility to influence best practice /li li Proven ability to lead, mentor and coach colleagues and foster an inclusive environment /li li Commercial acumen, with client relationship and business development experience /li li High level of professional integrity, accountability and regulatory awareness /li li Confident with complex decision-making and accountable for financial contribution /li li Strong strategic communication skills and experience of leading change /li li Advanced proficiency with legal and business systems, and an appetite for adopting new technology /li li Financially literate with current sector knowledge /li /ul p br /p p strong Benefits How to Apply /strong /p p br /p ul li Competitive salary and benefits package /li li Hybrid working offered wherever possible, with flexible arrangements considered on request /li li 9am–5pm hours and a dress for your diary approach /li li Genuine leadership role with strategic influence and autonomy /li li Modern offices at Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill /li li People-driven, values-led culture built on care, legacy, excellence, authenticity and relationships /li li Ongoing investment in personal and professional development /li li Signatory to the Law Societys Diversity and Inclusion Charter and a Disability Confident Committed employer /li /ul p br /p p strong Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone /strong /p p br /p p strong Contact: /strong Sam Disley-Joyson, Recruitment Consultant /p p strong Direct Dial: /strong 0161 826 3140 strong Mobile: /strong 07949 315621 /p p strong Email: /strong sam.disley-joyson@williamjamesrecruitment.com /p p br /p p strong More About William James Recruitment /strong /p p br /p p William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK internationally.
We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms. /p p br /p