Head of Residential Conveyancing

Head of Residential Conveyancing Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (Hybrid working - office presence required several days per week) Salary: Competitive and negotiable depending on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP An established, multi-service law firm based in Hertfordshire is seeking a Head of Residential Conveyancing to lead their conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or CILEX-qualified lawyer with strong technical knowledge and leadership capability to take the next step in their career. The Opportunity: You'll oversee a small but busy residential conveyancing team, handling a varied caseload yourself while driving service standards, compliance, and client satisfaction. The firm prides itself on delivering high-quality, personalised legal services and is looking for someone who shares that commitment. Key Responsibilities: Manage a full residential property caseload from instruction through to post-completion Advise clients on all aspects of the conveyancing process, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, leasehold/freehold, new builds, and transfers of equity Draft, review, and check legal documentation Ensure compliance with CQS, SRA, AML, and internal risk management protocols Build and maintain strong client relationships and encourage cross-departmental collaboration Provide supervision, mentoring, and day-to-day leadership to junior conveyancers and support staff Play a key role in business development and operational improvement within the department About You: Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Legal Executive (CILEX) Minimum of 4 years' PQE with solid residential conveyancing experience Comfortable handling a broad range of conveyancing transactions independently Confident managing relationships throughout the conveyancing chain Strong understanding of Money Laundering Regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules, and SRA/CQS compliance Prior team management or supervisory experience preferred IT-literate with experience using legal case management systems Proactive, highly organised, and focused on delivering excellent client care Able to reliably commute to Watford a few times a week What's on Offer: Competitive salary based on experience Supportive and professional working environment Hybrid/flexible working arrangements Ongoing training and career development opportunities Collaborative culture with a focus on quality and client care