Gillespie Recruitment Ltd
Head of Conveyancing
Head of Conveyancing at Gillespie Recruitment Ltd, based in South Shields, North East England, paying £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £50,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- South Shields, North East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Conveyancer
About 9% above the going rate for conveyancer
Reference 57484555
About the role
Lead a High-Performing Conveyancing Team
Gillespie Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected legal practice in their search for an experienced Head of Conveyancing.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or experienced conveyancing professional to take the lead in a busy residential property department. The successful candidate will combine strong technical conveyancing expertise with proven leadership skills, helping to drive performance, client service, compliance, and team development.
The OpportunityYou will be responsible for:
- Leading and managing a residential conveyancing team
- Overseeing the performance and day-to-day operations of the department
- Managing your own residential conveyancing caseload
- Supervising and mentoring fee earners and support staff
- Ensuring compliance with SRA and regulatory requirements
- Driving departmental growth, profitability and efficiency
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and referrers
- Supporting business development and networking activities
- Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or equivalent experience
- Extensive residential conveyancing experience
- Previous leadership or team management experience
- Strong technical knowledge across a range of conveyancing transactions
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Commercial awareness and experience working to financial targets
- Confident decision-maker with strong organisational skills
- Salary up to £50,000 DOE
- Senior leadership opportunity
- Established and reputable legal practice
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Career development and progression opportunities
If you're an experienced conveyancing professional ready to step into a senior leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Gillespie Recruitment or contact our team for a confidential discussion.
Reference: 57484555 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 3 Dec 2026 · Listed via Gillespie Recruitment Ltd
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