Interim Head of Residential Conveyancing / Partner

at  Forbes Solicitors

UK EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR 2024: SILVER (250+) - INVESTORS IN PEOPLE AWARDS

The Role - Interim Head of Residential Conveyancing / Partner
Forbes Solicitors LLP are seeking an experienced Residential Property / Conveyancing Solicitor to join our Residential Conveyancing Team as Interim Head of Department. The role will be a permanent, full-time role, at our Gordon House office in Central Lancashire.
This is fantastic opportunity for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor who is passionate about their speciality within Property law, is a team player and is looking to develop their skills, knowledge and experience in a leading role.
Whilst the role offers the opportunity to lead and develop the Residential Conveyancing Team on an interim basis, the role also offers a permanent opportunity within the team, with the overall aim of supporting and developing a well-established team to increase its turnover.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for achieving successful outcomes such as:

• Provide expert and authoritative advice and representation to clients on complex, high-value, and sensitive matters of residential sales/purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, lease creation and some voluntary first registration work.
• Oversee large cases or projects, ensuring they are completed efficiently, within deadlines, and to the highest professional standards.
• Guide strategic decision-making on case management, legal risks, and outcomes.
• Deliver the organisations, vision, values and standards and create a strong proposition for people and clients to buy in to.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, acting as their trusted legal advisor.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the firm’s client base, develop new service offerings, and expand into emerging legal markets.
• Build a network and profile to promote cross-selling, referrals, and introduction opportunities
• Represent the firm at networking events, industry conferences, and client presentations to enhance visibility and reputation.
• Lead pitch processes and tenders for new business, contributing to revenue targets.
• Manage a team of associates, senior associates, and support staff, delegating work appropriately while providing oversight and feedback.
• Coach and mentor the team, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the development of legal and commercial skills.
• Conduct performance reviews, set performance goals, and assist with career progression planning within the team.
• Play an active role in the firm’s management by contributing to strategic decisions, firm policies, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to profitability, billable hours, and client satisfaction, while driving continuous improvements.
• Ensure the team and firm remain compliant with all legal and regulatory obligations, including SRA regulations or other relevant governing bodies.
• Mitigate risks by implementing best practices in client care, file management, and due diligence.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
• Recruit, develop and manage a high performing team who deliver a great service to clients and deliver strong recovery rates for the business

THE FIRM

At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service.
We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.
We are a values led Firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award-winning Firm.

• Provide expert and authoritative advice and representation to clients on complex, high-value, and sensitive matters of residential sales/purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, lease creation and some voluntary first registration work.
• Oversee large cases or projects, ensuring they are completed efficiently, within deadlines, and to the highest professional standards.
• Guide strategic decision-making on case management, legal risks, and outcomes.
• Deliver the organisations, vision, values and standards and create a strong proposition for people and clients to buy in to.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, acting as their trusted legal advisor.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the firm’s client base, develop new service offerings, and expand into emerging legal markets.
• Build a network and profile to promote cross-selling, referrals, and introduction opportunities
• Represent the firm at networking events, industry conferences, and client presentations to enhance visibility and reputation.
• Lead pitch processes and tenders for new business, contributing to revenue targets.
• Manage a team of associates, senior associates, and support staff, delegating work appropriately while providing oversight and feedback.
• Coach and mentor the team, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the development of legal and commercial skills.
• Conduct performance reviews, set performance goals, and assist with career progression planning within the team.
• Play an active role in the firm’s management by contributing to strategic decisions, firm policies, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to profitability, billable hours, and client satisfaction, while driving continuous improvements.
• Ensure the team and firm remain compliant with all legal and regulatory obligations, including SRA regulations or other relevant governing bodies.
• Mitigate risks by implementing best practices in client care, file management, and due diligence.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
• Recruit, develop and manage a high performing team who deliver a great service to clients and deliver strong recovery rates for the busines