Residential Property, Head of Department 8+ PQE

August 20, 2025
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

City: Nuneaton, Warwickshire

State: Nuneaton & Bedworth, Warwickshire; Warwickshire; West Midlands (region); England

Company: William James Recruitment

The Role

Residential Property, Head of Department – Nuneaton, Warwickshire – Competitive Salary

This is a superb opportunity to join an established law firm that offers specialist quality legal advice to both businesses and individuals across the UK.

Due to continued growth, the firm is now seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Head of Residential Property to lead its expanding team at the head office in Nuneaton. This senior leadership role offers the chance to shape the strategic direction of the department, drive growth, and mentor a talented team of fee earners, paralegals, and legal assistants across two sites.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential conveyancing, proven leadership experience, and a passion for delivering high standards of client service.

The Candidate

  • Minimum 8 years PQE in Residential Conveyancing
  • Proven experience managing a full caseload from instruction to post-completion
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a track record of departmental success
  • Excellent client care and communication abilities
  • Business development mindset with a history of exceeding fee income targets
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to influence operational direction

The Benefits & How to Apply

  • Competitive salary – depending on experience
  • Attractive holiday package
  • Pension scheme
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Free onsite parking
  • Ongoing professional training and development
  • Hybrid working

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Lauren Green, Retained Consultant

Office Number: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07496 883 721

Email: Lauren.Green@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.