Conveyancing Partner

Job Title: Conveyancing Partner - Head of Department
Location: Manchester Area
Experience Level: Senior-Level Solicitor
Acting Agency: Imperium Financial Recruitment

An ambitious and newly established law firm is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor to lead its Conveyancing Department as Partner and Head of Department. With a strong focus on short-term lending, real estate, corporate recovery, and litigation, the firm is poised for rapid growth and is looking for a senior professional to be a key player in its success story.

The firm specialises in high-value and complex property matters—including developments, distressed asset sales, and bridging finance transactions—serving a diverse client base within the financial services and real estate sectors. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build and lead a team from the ground up.

The successful candidate will lead the firm’s conveyancing function, driving strategic growth while handling complex property transactions. You will play a pivotal role in mentoring junior team members, developing client relationships, and contributing to the wider direction of the firm.

• Lead and manage the Conveyancing Department, including junior solicitors and support staff

• Define and deliver the department’s strategic objectives and growth plans

• Handle a range of residential and commercial conveyancing matters, from start to finish

• Advise clients on all aspects of property law and manage complex transactions

• Draft, review, and negotiate key legal documentation

• Support and advise on distressed property transactions, including sales by insolvency office holders and receivers

• Represent clients in negotiations and property-related disputes

• Foster strong client relationships through excellent service and communication

• Provide mentoring and training for junior lawyers

• Work across a wide portfolio including developments, hotels, residential, mixed-use, apartment blocks, buy-to-let, and freehold investments

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with significant conveyancing experience

• Proven leadership experience in a legal environment

• Track record of handling complex and high-value property transactions

• Experience with distressed assets and insolvency-related property sales is advantageous

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and drive to grow a team

• Client following preferred but not essential

• Commitment to professional development and collaborative working

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package

• Opportunity to lead and shape a core legal department within a growing firm

• Career-defining role with clear progression to equity and leadership

• Supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment

• Access to regular training and development

• Work with a highly experienced and committed senior team