Residential Conveyancing Solicitor - Lead

Lytham St Annes – £50,000

Residential Conveyancing Department Lead
Location: Blackpool / Hybrid
Salary: £50,000 per annum
A well-regarded regional law firm is looking for an experienced and driven Residential Conveyancer to lead its busy and long-established conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive with 10+ years’ PQE who is ready to take the next step into a leadership position—managing both a busy caseload and a growing team.

The Role:
As Department Lead, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the conveyancing team while managing your own active caseload of residential property transactions. You’ll play a vital role in shaping team success, mentoring junior colleagues, and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a personal caseload of 80–100 residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, new builds, and transfers of equity.
• Supervising and supporting a team comprising two trainees and three administrative staff, ensuring compliance and progress across all files.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for escalated queries, technical support, and complex transactions.
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, from instruction to completion.
• Monitoring service levels and departmental KPIs, maintaining efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Supporting business development activities to grow the team’s profile and caseload.
• Collaborating with senior leadership on strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives within the property department.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 10 years’ PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Strong experience managing a high-volume caseload independently.
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior team members is advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• A client-focused, commercially aware mindset with the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach to team management and client care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the reins of a thriving conveyancing department within a supportive, modern firm that offers genuine autonomy, hybrid working, and clear pathways for progression. To apply, send your CV to ashley@douglas-scott.co.uk or call 07537 156 394 for a confidential conversation.