Head of Residential Property / Partner – Leading Modern Firm

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Altrincham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Residential Property Conveyancing Plot Sales Team Leadership Compliance Risk Management Client Care Business Development

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of Residential Property / Partner – Leading Modern Firm

Join a respected, forward-thinking firm with an excellent reputation in residential property. Based in Altrincham, the firm has grown steadily and now boasts a talented team of over 60 professionals. This is a standout opportunity for a senior Residential Property Solicitor to take on a key leadership role, overseeing both the Panel Team and the Plot Sales Team. You will manage a team of around 10 conveyancing professionals, oversee workflow, compliance, and risk management, and contribute to departmental strategy and business development. The role offers a competitive Partner-level salary package and autonomy to shape two important teams.

The Role

  • You will oversee and manage the firm’s Panel Team and Plot Sales Team, ensuring good client care from all fee earners, alongside ensuring efficiency.
  • Potential to take on leadership at the Partner Level – take full operational and strategic responsibility for two core teams within the department.
  • Work in a quality-focused Environment – lower volume, high service standards, and the freedom to organise the department however you want.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading, managing, and developing a team of around 10 conveyancing professionals
  • Overseeing workflow, performance, compliance, and risk management across both teams
  • Acting as the senior technical lead for all residential property and plot sales matters
  • Contributing to departmental strategy, growth plans, and business development initiatives

About You

  • A highly experienced Residential Property Solicitor (ideally at Partner level or ready to step up)
  • Strong background in general conveyancing and plot sales
  • Proven leadership or team management experience
  • Excellent technical knowledge and the ability to handle complex, high-level matters
  • Commercially minded with a commitment to maintaining service excellence

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive Partner-level salary package
  • A key leadership position within a growing, modern firm
  • Autonomy to shape two important teams
  • High-quality caseload and excellent working conditions

Contact

If you’re an experienced residential property specialist ready to take on a high-impact leadership role within a modern, supportive firm, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] on [contact hidden] or email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] for a confidential discussion.

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