The Legists
Head of Conveyancing & Private Client Solicitor (Maternity Cover), 3+ Years’ PQE, Lincolnshire / Hybrid, £30,000 – £55,000 DOE. Excellent opportunity to lead an established Conveyancing department within a well-respected law firm offering hybrid working, free on-site parking and the potential for a permanent position following an initial 9-12 month fixed-term contract. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye on or email with your CV. Job Ref: 4466
OVERVIEW: This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established law firm in a senior leadership role, providing maternity cover as Head of Conveyancing & Private Client Solicitor within a busy and successful department. You will lead the Conveyancing team while managing a caseload of Residential and Commercial Conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and commercial leases. A key aspect of the role will be taking responsibility for the firm's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance, maintaining lender panel memberships and promoting best practice across the department.
Alongside this, you will oversee and supervise Private Client work, including Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning, supporting and mentoring fee earners to ensure the highest standards of client service. You will also contribute to business planning, departmental development and the implementation of internal policies and procedures in line with SRA guidance and the Conveyancing Protocol.
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 3 years' PQE and significant experience in Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, together with previous supervisory or management experience. The successful candidate will possess strong technical and organisational skills, be confident using legal case management systems and have a thorough understanding of regulatory compliance within a modern legal practice. Experience maintaining CQS accreditation and lender panel relationships would be advantageous.
On offer is a competitive salary, company pension scheme, free on-site parking, hybrid working and the opportunity to make a contribution to a respected firm.
HOW TO APPLY: Contact Kaye Thumpston on or email with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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