Head of Residential Conveyancing

Head of Residential Conveyancing
Location: WiltshireSalary: Competitive + bonus + excellent benefits

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position at the helm of a high-performing, well-supported residential conveyancing team. You won't be handling your own caseload - instead, you'll focus on team leadership, strategic growth, and continuing to build on the department's reputation for delivering exceptional client service.

Our client is a well-established, multi-office law firm with a prominent presence and an excellent reputation in the Wiltshire market. They are widely recognised for fostering a culture that truly prioritises and values their people.

The ideal candidate will be someone who can lead from the front, bring out the best in people, and take this thriving residential conveyancing team to new heights. In return, you'll join a forward-thinking, ambitious firm where culture is key. For the right candidate, this role could include salaried partnership and clear routes for progression.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and inspiring the conveyancing team, providing clear direction and support
• Driving performance to meet departmental goals and strategic objectives
• Championing service excellence and continuous improvement across the department
• Supporting staff development alongside a dedicated Professional Support & Development Lawyer
• Reviewing and evolving systems and processes to keep things running efficiently
• Collaborating with other senior leaders on firm-wide initiatives
• Building relationships with local agents and referral sources to grow the department
• Monitoring departmental KPIs, profitability, and client service delivery
• Taking an active role in recruitment and onboarding

Requirements

• Strong leadership and people management experience
• Background and previous fee earning experience in residential conveyancing with excellent technical knowledge and expertise
• Commercially aware with strong business acumen
• A motivating communicator and team player
• Capable of solving problems and driving change where needed
• Confident in networking and building new relationships
• Legal qualification (Solicitor, CILEX or Licensed Conveyancer)

Why Join?

Having placed several successful candidates with this client, I can confidently say they stand out and are not your "average" law firm. They believe in collaboration, ambition, and creating a place people genuinely enjoy working. With strong values, a supportive environment, and a focus on innovation and client care, they offer:

• Competitive pay and bonus structure
• Fantastic benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development
• A dynamic team culture (plus legendary socials!)
• A healthy approach to work-life balance

If you're looking to step away from fee-earning and move into a leadership role or perhaps, in a similar role ready for a change, then do get in touch.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*