Legal Director / Head of Residential Conveyancing – Brierley Hill – Senior Level – Competitive Salary + Hybrid
A leading West Midlands law firm is looking to recruit a Legal Director to head up its residential conveyancing team. The role is based at the firm's modern offices at Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior residential property lawyer to take full leadership of an established conveyancing team, shaping its strategy, standards and performance while remaining close to complex, high-quality work.
Offering hybrid working, genuine flexibility and a values-led culture built around care, excellence and long-term relationships, this role is ideal for an experienced leader seeking real influence and autonomy rather than another caseload-only position.
The Role
- Leading, managing and developing the residential conveyancing team
- Overseeing a varied range of property transactions including freehold, leasehold, new build and shared ownership
- Providing technical guidance and support on complex matters
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high professional standards throughout the team
- Monitoring team performance, capacity and service delivery
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients, introducers and internal stakeholders
- Identifying and implementing process and technology improvements
- Supporting and driving the financial performance of the department
- Contributing to wider firm strategy and leading change within the team
The Candidate
- Significant senior-level experience within a legal or professional services environment
- Specialist residential property expertise with the credibility to influence best practice
- Proven ability to lead, mentor and coach colleagues and foster an inclusive environment
- Commercial acumen, with client relationship and business development experience
- High level of professional integrity, accountability and regulatory awareness
- Confident with complex decision-making and accountable for financial contribution
- Strong strategic communication skills and experience of leading change
- Advanced proficiency with legal and business systems, and an appetite for adopting new technology
- Financially literate with current sector knowledge
Benefits & How to Apply
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working offered wherever possible, with flexible arrangements considered on request
- 9am–5pm hours and a "dress for your diary" approach
- Genuine leadership role with strategic influence and autonomy
- Modern offices at Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill
- People-driven, values-led culture built on care, legacy, excellence, authenticity and relationships
- Ongoing investment in personal and professional development
- Signatory to the Law Society's Diversity and Inclusion Charter and a Disability Confident Committed employer
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Contact: Sam Disley-Joyson, Recruitment Consultant
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Email: sam.disley-joyson@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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