About this role
Head of Residential
Lead a respected residential property team with the freedom to shape the service, grow the office, and develop talented lawyers. Join a law firm that values expertise, collaboration, and personal service. You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a busy residential property department. You'll oversee transactions, maintain strong links with referrers, and ensure the team delivers excellent client care using modern systems and a supportive approach.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Managing a team handling residential conveyancing from instruction to completion
- Building and maintaining excellent relationships with local estate agents and other referrers of work
- Overseeing workloads and performance to meet financial targets while maintaining quality
- Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
We're Looking For
- A qualified Solicitor with strong residential property and conveyancing experience, ideally 5PQE+
- Proven ability to lead a team and manage a busy department
- Excellent technical knowledge, with a focus on accuracy and client care
- Strong relationship-building skills with internal teams and external partners
- A collaborative approach and confidence in using systems and processes effectively
What's In It For You
- Salary: £65,000+ per annum, dependent on experience
- Location: Wokingham
- Job type: Permanent
- Pension scheme and excellent working conditions
- Opportunity to lead, shape, and grow a department within a rapidly expanding law firm
- Supportive culture and modern approach to legal services
Apply now for this Head of Residential role
For more information or to apply, please submit a CV, or call 07909400604 for a confidential discussion
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Contract Type
Permanent
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Specialism
Legal
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Working pattern
Full Time
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Job ref
BBBH134353
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Expiry date
09 October 2025
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