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