Head of Conveyancing - Strong Lake District Firm

Opportunity to join one of Cumbria's leading law firms and head up a busy conveyancing department spread across several offices throughout the Lake District where you will be taking the reigns of a department of 5 staff.

You must be a qualified Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer / FCILEX and have a minimum of 6 years' experience managing your own caseload with at least 2 years' experience of management. This role will cover all aspects of management from ensuring departmental targets are met, HR issues, setting individual KPI's, generating new business, meeting with local clients and compliance as well as managing your own small caseload.

The majority of work this department receives is from local estate agents, brokers and referrals so client care is paramount. You must have an ethos of 'client comes first' as this firm & department pride themselves on consistently having happy clients! You also will need to be prepared to visit different offices & partners within the area.

With the offices based in affluent areas you ideally need to have gained experience of dealing with properties in excess of £1,000,000+ however experience of dealing with issues such as complex leaseholds would also be advantageous.

Salary is based on prior experience and PQE level, however there are added benefits such as bonus scheme and on site parking included.