Assistant Head of Conveyancing (fully qualified)

Location: Banbury Town Centre with free parking

Salary up to £65,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

About the Firm:

This is a very well-established regional law practice, who have steadily grown their office network, giving them a great local presence and a massively increased volume of business. If job security, training and career development are important to you, then this is the perfect firm to join.

The firm s accreditations include the Law Society s Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Lexcel. The firm are also recognised by the Legal 500.

What you ll be doing:

• Supporting the Head of Conveyancing in the day-to-day management of the department across all locations
• Ensuring staff training is up to date and that all staff have clear development plans
• Supporting team members with more complex matters
• Conducting performance and file reviews
• Managing a reduced caseload including
  • Freehold and leasehold sales and purchase transactions
  • Remortgages
  • Transfers of equity
  • Shared ownership
  • New plot purchases
• Attending management meetings and leading the department in the absence of the Head of Department
• Preparing bills
• Liaising with clients, lenders, solicitors, referrers and other third-party professionals
• Business development / networking activities

What s on offer:

This is a full-time permanent job, which is fully office-based. Hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (35 per week). You will be fully supported by colleagues and management in this role, enabling you to thrive in your career.

Who We re Looking For:

Suitable candidates will have

• Qualified status (solicitor, licenced conveyancer or chartered legal executive) with around 5 years + PQE
• Experience of running a varied conveyancing caseload including more complex matters
• Excellent technical knowledge
• Excellent team leadership skills/ability
• Strong client care skills
• A team player with a proactive, positive attitude
• An ambitious individual; eager to progress further in your legal career

What's on offer:

A competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum, tailored to your experience and qualifications, plus an excellent range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday (rising to 27) plus UK bank holidays
• 2 extra days paid leave over Christmas
• Your birthday off (from year two)
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 days)
• Company sick pay and pension
• Discounted legal fees
• Simply Health plan and Virtual GP access
• 3x salary life assurance
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Community involvement and charity events
• Free parking
• Excellent career prospects

This is more than just a job it s a chance to build your future in a forward-thinking firm that genuinely values its people.

Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be wholly commensurate with experience and qualifications. All information provided above is accurate to the best of our knowledge.

Know anyone who might be interested? A referral bonus of £500 in Love2Shop vouchers is available for a successful introduction. 50% paid on start date, 50% paid 6 weeks thereafter. Please check our website for details/conditions.

For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service the way she believes recruitment should be!

Tracey s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey s experience and expertise.