Head of Residential Conveyancing

Legal Director / Head of Residential Conveyancing – Brierley Hill – Senior Level – Competitive Salary + Hybrid A leading West Midlands law firm is looking to recruit a Legal Director to head up its residential conveyancing team. The role is based at the firm's modern offices at Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior residential property lawyer to take full leadership of an established conveyancing team, shaping its strategy, standards and performance while remaining close to complex, high-quality work. Offering hybrid working, genuine flexibility and a values-led culture built around care, excellence and long-term relationships, this role is ideal for an experienced leader seeking real influence and autonomy rather than another caseload-only position. The Role

• Leading, managing and developing the residential conveyancing team
• Overseeing a varied range of property transactions including freehold, leasehold, new build and shared ownership
• Providing technical guidance and support on complex matters
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high professional standards throughout the team
• Monitoring team performance, capacity and service delivery
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, introducers and internal stakeholders
• Identifying and implementing process and technology improvements
• Supporting and driving the financial performance of the department
• Contributing to wider firm strategy and leading change within the team The Candidate
• Significant senior-level experience within a legal or professional services environment
• Specialist residential property expertise with the credibility to influence best practice
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and coach colleagues and foster an inclusive environment
• Commercial acumen, with client relationship and business development experience
• High level of professional integrity, accountability and regulatory awareness
• Confident with complex decision-making and accountable for financial contribution
• Strong strategic communication skills and experience of leading change
• Advanced proficiency with legal and business systems, and an appetite for adopting new technology
• Financially literate with current sector knowledge Benefits & How to Apply
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working offered wherever possible, with flexible arrangements considered on request
• 9am–5pm hours and a "dress for your diary" approach
• Genuine leadership role with strategic influence and autonomy
• Modern offices at Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill
• People-driven, values-led culture built on care, legacy, excellence, authenticity and relationships
• Ongoing investment in personal and professional development Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone Contact: Sam Disley-Joyson, Recruitment Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07949 315621 Email: sam.disley-joyson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.