Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Working pattern: Office-based, 9am–5pm
Salary: £40,000–£60,000 DOE
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered

Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor – Lead, Develop and Grow a Team

SK Professionals are working on behalf of a well-established, multi-office law firm seeking an experienced Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to lead and develop its residential property team in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential property professional who enjoys taking ownership of a team, delivering exceptional client service and playing an active role in the continued growth of a firm's conveyancing offering.

The successful candidate will take a lead role within the department, supporting and developing the existing team while identifying opportunities to generate new business and expand the firm's residential property work.

The Role

You will take responsibility for leading the residential conveyancing team, overseeing day-to-day operations and helping to shape the future direction of the department.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, supporting and developing the existing residential conveyancing team.
• Managing a varied caseload of residential property matters, ensuring a high standard of client care and service delivery.
• Providing guidance, supervision and mentoring to colleagues at different stages of their careers.
• Identifying opportunities to grow the department, attract new clients and increase work levels.
• Taking an active role in business development, building relationships with clients, referrers and other professional contacts.
• Helping to recruit and develop additional team members as the department expands.
• Contributing to the ongoing success and development of the wider firm.

About You

We are keen to speak with an experienced residential conveyancing professional who has the confidence and ability to lead a team, alongside the commercial awareness to help grow a department.

You will ideally have:

• Around 8–10 years' PQE, or equivalent experience within residential conveyancing.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property transactions and the ability to manage complex matters.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or leading colleagues.
• A proactive approach to business development and building professional relationships.
• Excellent communication, organisational and client relationship skills.
• A genuine interest in developing a team and increasing departmental work.

Experience is the priority. The firm is open-minded about career background and seniority, and will consider candidates whose practical experience, leadership ability and commercial approach make them a strong fit for the role.

The Team

You will lead an established team comprising a newly qualified solicitor, an experienced fee earner and a trainee paralegal/administrator. You will have the opportunity to strengthen the team over time, develop existing talent and help build a successful, growing residential conveyancing department.

What's on Offer?

• A competitive salary of £40,000–£60,000, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to take ownership of a team and influence the department's future growth.
• The chance to build and develop a team within a multi-office law firm.
• A supportive environment where your experience and ideas can make a real difference.
• Flexible working arrangements: full-time and part-time applications will be considered.
• A welcoming approach to experienced professionals returning to work following a career break.

The role is office-based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, with working hours of 9am–5pm.

Interested?

If you are an experienced residential conveyancing professional looking for a role where you can lead, develop and grow a team, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact SK Professionals, who are managing the recruitment process on behalf of the firm.