Deputy Head of Legal - Residential Property

We're working with a growing technology-driven legal services provider firm seeking a Deputy Head of Legal to support the leadership and development of its legal function.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

This is a senior appointment suited to an experienced residential property professional looking to step into a strategic leadership role. Working alongside the Head of Legal, you'll help drive legal excellence, maintain high professional standards, support operational performance, and contribute to the ongoing growth of the business.

• Remote working
• Competitive Salary + Benefits

The Role:

• Support the Head of Legal in overseeing the legal function
• Assist in maintaining high standards of legal and regulatory compliance
• Provide guidance and support to conveyancers and legal teams
• Monitor quality, risk, and service delivery across the practice
• Support training, mentoring, and professional development initiatives
• Assist with complaints resolution and continuous improvement activities
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to enhance operational and client outcomes
• Help ensure the firm maintains best practice across residential conveyancing matters

About You:

• Be a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Chartered Legal Executive xwzovoh in England & Wales.
• Strong background in residential conveyancing
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or managing legal teams
• Sound understanding of legal risk, compliance, and professional obligations
• Commercially minded with strong leadership skills
• Passionate about delivering excellent client service and supporting team development

To register an interest, please send through a copy of your CV to