Head of Conveyancing / Partner

Head of Department/Partner - South Manchester Long established high street firm with offices in South Manchester is looking to hire a senior Residential Property fee earner to head up the successful property team and also join the Partnership team. This is an extremely exciting opportunity as there will be an opportunity to become Managing Partner in just 3/5 years time! Acting on behalf of private individuals many of which are high net worth individuals, this firm have serviced the local area for almost 50 years and have an excellent reputation in market. The role is ideal if you are looking to work for an established firm close to home where you will be offered exposure to quality work. In return, the firm offers progression, stability and great work / life balance. THE ROLE . You will be offered an opportunity to manage and further develop a growing conveyancing team · Overseeing a well structured and busy team of hardworking and enthusiastic lawyers and trainees looking to progress in their conveyancing careers · Managing the day to day running on the conveyancing department including all people management, audits, file reviews, workflow, targets, recruitment and compliance tasks REQUIREMENTS · Solicitor qualified ideally with 10+ years PQE · It is essential that you can demonstrate a proven background in working within a fast paced conveyancing environment, dealing effectively with repeat clients and also motivating and developing a vibrant and energetic team · Business development experience and the ability to generate new work · Genuine ambition to grow a successful department BENEFITS · Extremely competitive salary (further details to be provided upon asking) · Excellent work/life balance · Hybrid working · Genuine career progression including the opportunity to manage the firm in the next few years · Excellent culture and working environment For more information regarding this conveyancing role, please contact Lauren Tootell at BCL Legal. If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us. If this job isn't quite right, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. For a full list of jobs you can also visit the BCL job search page. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.