Head of Conveyancing - Director Level
1 Days Old
Role: Head of Conveyancing / Director
Location: Sheffield City Centre (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity
CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded Sheffield-based law firm to recruit a Head of Conveyancing at Director level. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced residential property lawyer or conveyancing professional to step into a strategic leadership role, overseeing a busy and well-established conveyancing function. The firm has a strong reputation across South Yorkshire and offers a supportive, collaborative environment with genuine scope to shape and grow a department.
You will play a key role in driving performance, leading from the front, and developing both the team and the wider offering in line with the firm's growth plans.
What you'll be doing
Leading and managing the conveyancing department, overseeing a team of fee earners and support staff
Managing your own caseload of residential property matters where required
Driving team performance, productivity and service delivery standardsImplementing and improving processes to maximise efficiency and client experience
Supporting business development activity and strengthening referral relationships
Working closely with senior leadership to shape the strategic direction of the department
Mentoring, developing and supporting junior members of the team
What they're looking for
Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive with significant residential conveyancing experience
Proven experience managing or supervising a conveyancing team
Strong technical knowledge across all aspects of residential property
A commercial mindset with the ability to drive performance and growth
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
A proactive and solutions-focused approach
What’s on offer
£65,000 - £85,000 salary (dependent on experience)
Director level appointment from day one
Performance-related bonus scheme
Hybrid working model
Private healthcare
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Genuine progression and influence within the business
Supportive, forward-thinking working environment
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- Location:
- Sheffield
- Job Type:
- FullTime