Head of Residential Property – Essex

The Role

• Lead, support, and develop the conveyancing team.

• Oversee residential sales and purchases, including freehold and leasehold matters.

• Manage workloads, workflow, and departmental performance.

• Provide technical guidance on complex transactions.

• Maintain high standards of client care and compliance.

• Develop relationships with local estate agents, brokers, and introducers.

• Identify opportunities to grow the department.

• Contribute to the firm's management and future direction.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE.

• Strong experience in residential conveyancing.

• Good technical knowledge of conveyancing compliance.

• Experience in supervising or mentoring colleagues is advantageous.

• Commercially aware and organized.

• Ambitious and ready for senior leadership.

What's on Offer

• £60,000 salary.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Additional leave over Christmas closure.

• Pension scheme.

• Supportive working environment.

• Opportunity to shape an established department.

Why This Role

This role offers a chance to step into leadership, moving beyond fee-earning to influence the department's strategic direction.