Head of Residential Property - L500 Firm - Excellent Progression Pathway

apartmentQED Legal placeThame calendar_month 

Head of Conveyancing

Location: Thame | Hybrid Working Available
Salary: £75,000 + (DOE) base + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Firm: Legal 500 | Long Established Regional Firm | Growing Residential Team

An exciting opportunity for a senior conveyancing solicitor or licensed conveyancer to lead a well established residential property department within a Legal 500 ranked Oxfordshire firm. This role offers full strategic oversight, team leadership, and a clear path to senior leadership.

The Role You’ll head up a busy, multi-level conveyancing team with a strong local and national client base. Responsibilities include:
  • Overseeing residential transactions including freehold, leasehold, new build, and remortgages
  • Managing and mentoring a team of solicitors, conveyancers, and assistants
  • Ensuring compliance, quality, and excellent client service
  • Driving department strategy, marketing and development
  • Supporting relationships with longstanding lender clients and brokers
Why Join? • Lead a respected, high performing residential team currently sitting at 11 heads over 4 sites, with scope to build out the Thame practice.
  • Join a Legal 500-ranked firm with solid infrastructure and support
  • Excellent scope to shape the team’s growth and future direction
  • Competitive salary of £75,000 + bonus + benefits
  • Hybrid working options and flexible firm culture
What We’re Looking For • 6+ years’ experience in residential conveyancing
  • Confident leader with previous team or department management
  • Strong technical knowledge and understanding of compliance processes
  • Commercial awareness and experience building client relationships
  • Proactive and organised, with a commitment to quality and development
How to Apply

For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact Chris Prendergast at QED Legal or Apply today.

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