Partner (Residential Conveyancing)

Job Title: Partner (Residential Conveyancing)
Salary: Up to £80,000 (Depending On Experience)

Location: Surrey / Hampshire Border

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, technically strong, and client-focused experienced solicitor or licensed conveyancer to lead our Residential Conveyancing Department. This role involves managing and developing the department, supervising staff, and handling a full and varied caseload. The successful candidate must be fully competent in all aspects of residential property law, including mortgage advice, and will play a vital role in driving the department forward in line with the firm’s commitment to quality, client care, and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead the Residential Conveyancing Department, supervising and supporting fee earners, assistants, and support staff.


• Oversee workflow, manage team performance, and support training and development.


• Maintain a collaborative and motivated team culture focused on excellence, responsiveness, and compliance.

Full-Service Residential Conveyancing

• Handle a full range of residential property matters, including:


• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases


• New build purchases


• Help to Buy / Shared ownership


• Right to Buy


• Lease extensions


• Remortgages and equity release


• Transfers of equity and ownership


• Advise clients on all aspects of mortgaging, including lender requirements and mortgage-related obligations.


• Deal directly with mortgage lenders, brokers, and clients to facilitate seamless property finance arrangements.


• Provide clear, practical advice tailored to each client’s individual circumstances and long-term financial goals.

Client Engagement & Service Delivery

• Offer a comprehensive, fixed-fee conveyancing service with a personal, stress-reducing approach.


• Ensure consistent, high-quality communication and proactive case management.


• Represent the firm in a professional and approachable manner at all times.

Compliance & Best Practice

• Ensure all conveyancing work complies with CQS, AML regulations, SRA Code of Conduct, and internal firm policies.


• Maintain accurate file management, timely reporting, and full audit trails.


• Keep the team up to date with regulatory changes and conveyancing developments.

Business Development & Reputation Building

• Contribute to the growth of the department through business development, networking, and referrer relationship management.


• Build the firm’s profile across Farnham, Surrey, and surrounding areas.


• Work closely with marketing and leadership teams to promote conveyancing services.

Financial Oversight

• Monitor departmental billing, WIP, aged debt, and fee-earner productivity.


• Support forecasting, budgeting, and fee structure optimisation.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or FCILEx with a minimum of 10 years’ PQE in residential conveyancing.


• Full competence across all core and complex conveyancing areas.


• Proven experience of advising clients on mortgages and liaising with lenders.


• Leadership or team supervision experience is essential.


• Strong attention to detail, client empathy, and a commitment to high service standards.


• Experience of running or developing a conveyancing department.


• CQS compliance experience and familiarity with case management systems.

Strong local knowledge of the Surrey property market and established referrer r

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