Head of Market Drayton Property Team
Residential Property
Market Drayton | Full Time | Permanent
We’re looking for an inspiring leader to take the reins of our Market Drayton Residential Property team made up of a thriving group of Conveyancers, Paralegals and Assistants who are ready for someone to guide their next chapter. If you're an experienced Residential Property Lawyer with a passion for developing people, delivering great client service, and driving performance, this is your opportunity to make a genuine impact and shape the future direction of a successful Talbots team.
Who are Talbots Law?
An employee-owned, full-service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828.
Today, we operate across 18 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses.
We deliver legal services in conveyancing, wills and probate, and family law, through to commercial law, employment, litigation and more. As an employee-owned firm, every member of our team has a stake in our success, which fosters a culture of collaboration, ownership and client-centred service.
At Talbots, our employees belong to an inclusive and supportive community where everyone has a voice. They contribute their skills and expertise to meaningful work that makes an impact. They thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation and wellbeing.
What do we offer?
- Competitive salaries with annual review
- Annual tax-free* profit-share
- 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards
- Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees)
- Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary)
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- Salary Extras benefits scheme
- Medicash Health Cash Plan
- Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision
- Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees)
- Salary Sacrifice schemes
What does the job involve?
As Head of Market Drayton Property Team, you’ll be at the heart of our Residential Conveyancing team:
- Lead, motivate, and develop a talented team of Conveyancers, Paralegals, and Assistants
- Manage a diverse caseload from instruction to post-completion, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, and more
- Build strong relationships with clients and introducers, acting as the first point of contact for your team’s network
- Ensure smooth team operations - staffing, file allocation, training, and compliance
- Drive team performance and client care while fostering professional growth across the department
What you need?
- 5+ years of qualified experience (or equivalent) in Residential Conveyancing
- Proven people leadership skills - mentoring, training, and managing teams
- Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and processes
- A proactive, organised, and client-focused approach
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships