Full job descriptionSenior Conveyancing Solicitor – Coventry


An established and well-respected law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Conveyancing Solicitor to lead its busy Conveyancing Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior residential property lawyer looking to combine fee-earning responsibilities with departmental leadership and strategic development.

Key Responsibilities
*Lead, supervise and support a team of conveyancing fee earners and support staff
*Manage departmental workloads and resources to ensure matters progress efficiently
*Monitor team performance and support staff development through training and appraisals
*Handle a personal caseload of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion
*Provide technical guidance on complex or high-value matters
*Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and quality standards, including SRA, CQS, AML, GDPR and lender panel requirements
*Conduct file reviews and support risk management and audit processes
*Develop and maintain relationships with referrers, professional contacts and clients
*Contribute to business planning, departmental growth and marketing initiatives
*Monitor financial performance, billing, work in progress and departmental profitability
About You
*Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive with significant residential conveyancing experience
*Previous experience supervising or managing a conveyancing team
*Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing practice
*Excellent leadership, communication and client care skills
*Commercially aware with the ability to drive performance and profitability
*Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Benefits
*Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
*Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period
*Birthday leave
*Pension scheme
*Free on-site parking
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior conveyancing professional to take a leading role within a successful and growing legal practice.
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