Assistant Head Of Conveyancing (Fully Qualified)

Location

Banbury Town Centre with free parking.

Salary

Up to £65,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Conveyancing in the day‑to‑day management of the department across all locations.
• Ensure staff training is up to date and that all staff have clear development plans.
• Support team members with more complex matters.
• Conduct performance and file reviews.
• Manage a reduced caseload, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchase transactions, remortgages, transfers of equity, shared ownership, and new plot purchases.
• Attend management meetings and lead the department in the absence of the Head of Department.
• Prepare bills.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, solicitors, referrers and other third‑party professionals.
• Engage in business development and networking activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified status (solicitor, licensed conveyancer or chartered legal executive) with around 5 years PQE.
• Experience managing a varied conveyancing caseload, including more complex matters.
• Excellent technical knowledge.
• Excellent team leadership skills/ability.
• Strong client care skills.
• Team player with a proactive, positive attitude.
• Ambitious individual, eager to progress further in legal career.

Benefits

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) plus UK bank holidays.
• 2 extra days’ paid leave over Christmas.
• Birthday off (from year two).
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 days).
• Company sick pay and pension.
• Discounted legal fees.
• Simply Health plan and Virtual GP access.
• 3× salary life assurance.
• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Community involvement and charity events.
• Free parking.
• Excellent career prospects.

Work Schedule

Full‑time permanent, fully office‑based. Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (35 hours per week).

Note

Salary is a guideline in line with market rate and will be wholly commensurate with experience and qualifications. All information provided above is accurate to the best of our knowledge.

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