Head of Market Drayton Residential Property Team
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Head of Market Drayton Residential Property Team
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – Market Drayton – Full Time
About the Role
We’re looking for an inspiring leader to take the reins of our Market Drayton Residential Property team made up of a thriving group of Conveyancers, Paralegals and Assistants who are ready for someone to guide their next chapter. If you’re an experienced Residential Property Lawyer with a passion for developing people, delivering great client service, and driving performance, this is your opportunity to make a genuine impact and shape the future direction of a successful [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team.
Who are [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?
An employee-owned, full-service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828. Today, we operate across 18 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses. As an employee-owned firm, every member of our team has a stake in our success, which fosters a culture of collaboration, ownership and client-centred service.
What do we offer?
- Competitive salaries with annual review
- Annual tax-free* profit-share
- 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards
- Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]: 4% from employees)
- Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary)
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- Salary Extras benefits scheme
- Medicash Health Cash Plan
- Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision
- Bank of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (Annual employee credit for legal fees)
- Salary Sacrifice schemes
What does the job involve?
As Head of Market Drayton Property Team, you’ll be at the heart of our Residential Conveyancing team:
- Lead, motivate, and develop a talented team of Conveyancers, Paralegals, and Assistants
- Manage a diverse caseload from instruction to post-completion, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, and more
- Build strong relationships with clients and introducers, acting as the first point of contact for your team’s network
- Ensure smooth team operations – staffing, file allocation, training, and compliance
- Drive team performance and client care while fostering professional growth across the department
What you need?
- 3+ years of qualified experience (or equivalent) in Residential Conveyancing
- Proven people leadership skills – mentoring, training, and managing teams
- Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and processes
- A proactive, organised, and client-focused approach
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and we believe all employees should be treated fairly and equitably. The Company is committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace including within our Policies and Procedures, and the areas in which it should have influence.