Head of Conveyancing Job at Brighton Full Time NEW

The Company

Northwood Banks is a specialist property law firm delivering fast, proactive and transparent conveyancing services across the UK. We sit on the panel for the majority of high street lenders and, backed by an award-winning estate planning group, combine strong industry relationships with a modern, client-focused approach to keep transactions moving efficiently.

We specialise in complex Trust and Probate matters, setting us apart from other high street firms, making us the go to firm in the industry for Trust related sales and purchases. Were fully regulated by the CLC and a key driver in the acquisition of Northwood Banks by the HAIG Legal Group was to ensure a strong future and continued growth for the company, including Nationwide expansion.

We are now looking for a Head of Conveyancing to join Northwood Banks to lead and develop this function.

Your Job

Our Head of Conveyancing will have overall responsibility for a small team dealing with residential conveyancing matters. The team specialise in probate and trust sales along with other trust transactions which you will support with. You will also be responsible for a small caseload of complex matters.

You will be instrumental in driving the team forwards to deliver optimum results as well as having the opportunity to implement, develop and review processes in the department. You will provide training to junior members of the team and support all team members with regular training in line with best practice and legislation changes.

Key Duties:

• Review current processes and implement new ones
• Management of a small team
• Continuous training in line with best practice and legislation
• Providing key management information to the Board of Directors
• Ownership of the conveyancing function

Job Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with 5 years PQE
• Previous management or supervisory experience (Desirable)
• Drive, determination and a genuine desire to grow the department
• Comfortable taking ownership and designing processes

Benefits

• A competitive salary structure based on experience and qualifications
• 33 days annual holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) increasing with length of service
• Staff Incentives
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Benefits
• Remote/Home Working
• All equipment provided
• Staff referral scheme

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