Conveyancing Solicitor

Senior Conveyancer / Head of Conveyancing West Sussex | £55,000 - £65,000 + Performance Incentives A respected and long-established South Coast law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Conveyancer to lead the development of its residential conveyancing offering. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a department with a genuine clean slate. There are no inherited problems, no significant backlog and no dysfunctional systems to overcome. Instead, you will have the autonomy and support to build a modern, efficient conveyancing function while maintaining a strong focus on client service. The Opportunity This role will appeal to an ambitious conveyancer who enjoys both fee earning and leadership responsibilities. Working closely with the firm's Principal, you will play a key role in shaping processes, refining workflows, maintaining compliance standards and helping determine the future structure of the team. The firm offers a supportive, professional environment with strong local connections, loyal clients and established relationships within the property market. Key Responsibilities Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completionHandling freehold, leasehold, new build and lender mattersSupervising and overseeing conveyancing processes and quality standardsDeveloping and improving workflows and operational proceduresManaging compliance and risk management matters within the departmentBuilding and maintaining relationships with local estate agents and referrersAssisting with the recruitment, development and mentoring of future support staffWorking directly with the firm's leadership team on departmental growth and strategy Candidate Requirements Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or experienced ConveyancerMinimum 5 years' residential conveyancing experienceStrong technical knowledge across all aspects of residential property transactionsCommercial awareness and understanding of departmental profitabilityOrganised and process-driven approachStrong communication and relationship-building skillsComfortable balancing fee earning with leadership responsibilitiesPositive, pragmatic and professional attitude What Makes This Role Different? Genuine leadership opportunity from day oneFreedom to influence systems, processes and working practicesNo legacy issues, backlog or problematic caseloadsQuality-focused work rather than high-volume factory conveyancingSupportive and collaborative cultureStrong local reputation and referral networkReal scope to build and shape a team Salary & Benefits £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experiencePerformance-related incentivesLong-term leadership opportunitySupportive and stable working environment We look forward to hearing from you. #INDCATS #J-18808-Ljbffr