Residential Property Solicitor

Job description

Head of Conveyancing Solicitor - Birmingham - 10+ PQE + Lucrative Package + Hybrid

A growing, multi-office law firm is looking to appoint an experienced solicitor as their Head of Conveyancing for their Birmingham office to lead and develop its national residential property function.

This is a standout opportunity for a Head of Conveyancing Solicitor in Birmingham to take ownership of an established team of 30+ conveyancers within a modern, ambitious firm operating across the UK.

As the Head of Conveyancing Solicitor for the Birmingham office, you’ll focus purely on leadership, compliance and business development – with no personal caseload – offering a genuinely strategic role with significant influence and earning potential.

The Role

• Leading and managing a national conveyancing team of 30+ fee earners
• Overseeing compliance, risk and regulatory standards across the department
• Driving business development and strategic growth initiatives
• Supporting and mentoring team leaders and senior conveyancers
• Implementing best practice and improving operational efficiency
• Working closely with directors on firm-wide strategy
• Travelling to London and Bristol offices as required
• Maintaining high standards of client service and delivery

The Candidate

• 10+ PQE Solicitor with strong residential conveyancing experience
• Proven leadership or head of department experience
• Strong technical understanding across all areas of conveyancing
• Excellent knowledge of the London property market
• Demonstrable business development capability
• Commercially minded with a strategic approach
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A client following is advantageous but not essential

Benefits & How to Apply

• Highly competitive salary (commensurate with experience and profile)
• Lucrative and negotiable bonus structure
• Hybrid working with full flexibility
• National, multi-office platform
• Strategic leadership role with no personal caseload
• Strong internal support structure
• Clear long-term progression and influence
• Collaborative and ambitious firm culture

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone

Contact: Sam Disley-Joyson, Recruitment Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07852 170946

Email: sam.disley-joyson@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English