Head of Residential Conveyancing - Leading Law Firm (South & East London)

Location: Morden (SM4) and/or Wanstead (E11)
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time (20 to 35 hours per week)
Benefits: Company pension, private medical insurance, flexitime, hybrid working (where suitable), free on-site parking, birthday leave, and increasing annual leave entitlement

The Opportunity

Henderson Scott is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and forward-thinking law firm to recruit a Head of Residential Conveyancing to lead its thriving property department across dual office locations in South and East London.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced conveyancer or solicitor to join a dynamic legal practice with a loyal client base and a strong reputation in residential property law. You'll play a key leadership role while maintaining a hands-on approach with your own caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Residential Conveyancing Department across two office locations
• Supervise a team of conveyancers and support staff, ensuring high standards of legal work and client service
• Manage a caseload involving sales, purchases, re-mortgages, new builds, lease extensions, shared ownership, Help to Buy and unregistered properties
• Ensure legal compliance and best practice across all files
• Identify and lead on business development initiatives, building strong client and referrer relationships
• Report to senior management on departmental performance and development
• Collaborate with internal teams including Private Client where needed

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced, motivated, and client-focused legal professional who meets the following criteria:

• Minimum 5 years' PQE (or equivalent) in Residential Conveyancing
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and procedures
• Proven leadership experience within a conveyancing team or department
• Confident in handling a varied caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercially aware and proactive in business development
• Competent with legal software (LEAP experience is an advantage)
• Professional, approachable, and a strong team player

Why Join This Firm?

• Forward-thinking firm with a supportive working culture
• Opportunity to shape the department and contribute to growth strategy
• Hybrid and flexible working options (role is office-based with flexibility where appropriate)
• Generous benefits including enhanced leave, private health-care, pension and more
• Real prospects for progression within an expanding practice