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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