Conveyancing Manager

Sharp & Carter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Melbourne CBD location

Senior role with leadership

Diverse property transactions

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Sharp & Carter, a Melbourne-based law firm with a strong conveyancing practice, is seeking an experienced Senior Conveyancer to lead the team and oversee day-to-day operations.

The role covers handling residential and commercial property transactions, off-the-plan work, and interstate files, while mentoring staff, managing workflow, and ensuring timely settlements through PEXA.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior conveyancing or team leadership.
• Proven ability to mentor conveyancing staff and supervise workflow.
• Strong end-to-end conveyancing knowledge, including off-the-plan and interstate matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential and commercial property transactions from instruction to settlement.
• Handle off-the-plan transactions including developer matters and subdivisions.
• Oversee interstate conveyancing across Australian jurisdictions.
• Supervise and mentor conveyancing staff, allocate work and monitor performance.
• Coordinate electronic settlements through PEXA and ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Conveyancing

Team leadership

Client relationship management

PEXA proficiency

Tools

PEXA

Property software

Job description

About the Client

Our client is an established Melbourne-based commercial law firm with a highly regarded and busy conveyancing practice. With a strong reputation for delivering practical, client-focused legal services, the firm acts on a diverse range of residential, commercial and property development transactions across Australia.

Offering a collaborative and supportive working environment, the firm is seeking an experienced Senior Conveyancer to help lead its conveyancing team.

About the Role

This is a hands-on senior position combining conveyancing expertise with staff management and oversight of day-to-day operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing residential and commercial property transactions from initial instruction through to settlement.
• Handling off-the-plan transactions, including developer-related matters and subdivisions.
• Managing interstate conveyancing files across multiple Australian jurisdictions.
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting conveyancing staff, including allocating work and monitoring performance.
• Overseeing workflow, file volumes and deadlines to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Preparing and reviewing Contracts of Sale, Section 32 Vendor Statements and associated documentation.
• Coordinating electronic settlements through PEXA.
• Building strong relationships with clients, solicitors, developers and other stakeholders.

About You

• Extensive experience as a Senior Conveyancer or Conveyancing Team Leader.
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring conveyancing staff.
• Strong end-to-end conveyancing experience, including off-the-plan transactions and interstate files.
• Excellent technical knowledge of property transactions, documentation and settlement processes.
• Proficiency in PEXA and relevant conveyancing software.
• Strong organisational, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on file management with team supervision and operational responsibilities.

What's On Offer

• Established law firm with a substantial conveyancing practice.
• Opportunity to take on a senior role with genuine people management responsibilities.
• Exposure to diverse residential, commercial and development-related transactions.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.
• Convenient Melbourne CBD location.