JOB TITLE
Residential Property Solicitor – Head of Department
PQE REQUIRED
5+
LOCATION
Warwickshire
SALARY
Competitive
THE ROLE
The successful candidate will lead the residential conveyancing department, with responsibility for managing two offices and overseeing the day‑to‑day running of the team. They will also assume responsibility for high‑quality residential property work, including transactions for high net‑worth clients that are currently handled at partner level, providing a strong pipeline of quality instructions and the opportunity to further develop internal referral relationships.
The role will be primarily office‑based, with the flexibility to work from home one to two days per week. In the longer term, there is a clear pathway for the successful individual to progress into the firm’s management team.
THE CANDIDATE
The firm is seeking a qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with five or more years of post‑qualification experience in residential property. The successful applicant will have strong technical expertise across the full range of residential conveyancing matters and will be confident supervising and mentoring other fee earners. They will demonstrate commercial awareness, a proactive leadership style and a genuine interest in contributing to the strategic development of the firm. This opportunity is ideal for a senior residential conveyancer looking to take the next step into a Head of Department position, or an existing department head seeking a stable, succession‑planned role with long‑term progression into senior leadership.
THE FIRM
This opportunity is with a well‑established and respected law firm known for delivering a highly personal and client‑focused service. The firm has built a loyal and long‑standing client base, with the majority of new instructions generated through repeat business and personal recommendation. This reflects the firm’s strong reputation for quality, value and client care.
EEO STATEMENT
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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Residential Property Solicitor – Head of Department
PQE REQUIRED
5+
LOCATION
Warwickshire
SALARY
Competitive
THE ROLE
The successful candidate will lead the residential conveyancing department, with responsibility for managing two offices and overseeing the day‑to‑day running of the team. They will also assume responsibility for high‑quality residential property work, including transactions for high net‑worth clients that are currently handled at partner level, providing a strong pipeline of quality instructions and the opportunity to further develop internal referral relationships.
The role will be primarily office‑based, with the flexibility to work from home one to two days per week. In the longer term, there is a clear pathway for the successful individual to progress into the firm’s management team.
THE CANDIDATE
The firm is seeking a qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with five or more years of post‑qualification experience in residential property. The successful applicant will have strong technical expertise across the full range of residential conveyancing matters and will be confident supervising and mentoring other fee earners. They will demonstrate commercial awareness, a proactive leadership style and a genuine interest in contributing to the strategic development of the firm. This opportunity is ideal for a senior residential conveyancer looking to take the next step into a Head of Department position, or an existing department head seeking a stable, succession‑planned role with long‑term progression into senior leadership.
THE FIRM
This opportunity is with a well‑established and respected law firm known for delivering a highly personal and client‑focused service. The firm has built a loyal and long‑standing client base, with the majority of new instructions generated through repeat business and personal recommendation. This reflects the firm’s strong reputation for quality, value and client care.
EEO STATEMENT
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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