Conveyancer

Connells-Group-2; St Leonards; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days:

Ongoing training and development

Pension and life assurance

Wellbeing support and Employee Assn.

Job summary

Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers, part of the Connells Group, seeks an experienced Conveyancer in Saint Leonards to focus on coaching, supervision and quality assurance for a small team of Property Lawyers.

You will mentor, review and guide on complex matters, ensuring regulatory compliance and exceptional client service while maintaining high standards of risk management and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Proven residential conveyancing experience across a broad range of property transactions.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring and leadership skills with the ability to support and develop others.
• Strong understanding of conveyancing procedures, regulatory requirements and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring, coaching and supervision to a team of Property Lawyers, supporting their technical development.
• Review residential conveyancing matters including freehold, leasehold, registered and unregistered transactions.
• Conduct detailed file reviews to ensure compliance, accuracy and effective risk management.
• Provide clear, practical legal guidance on complex conveyancing matters and best practice.
• Support the Team Manager with operational oversight and process improvements.
• Promote strong communication, regulatory compliance and risk awareness across the team.
• Collaborate to maintain high service standards and positive outcomes for clients.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Organised

Attention to detail

Education

Law Degree

LPC

Licensed Conveyancer

Solicitor

FCILEX

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Conveyancer looking for a role where you can use your technical expertise to support and develop others, without the pressure of managing your own caseload?

Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers, part of the Connells Group, we're looking for a talented Conveyancer to join our growing team in Saint Leonards. This is a unique opportunity to focus on coaching, supervision and quality assurance, helping a small team of Property Lawyers deliver exceptional service while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and risk management.

Everything we do is guided by our HOUSE Values:

Honesty – Building trusted relationships through clear communication and integrity.

Ownership – Taking responsibility for outcomes, promoting accountability and driving best practice.

Understanding – Recognising the unique needs of colleagues and customers while supporting individual development.

Service – Delivering an exceptional experience through collaboration, expertise and professional support.

Excellence – Striving for the highest standards, continuously improving and sharing knowledge with others.

We're looking for someone who naturally demonstrates these values in the way they work, communicate and support colleagues.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing mentoring, coaching and supervision to a team of Property Lawyers, supporting their technical development and decision-making.


• Reviewing residential conveyancing matters, including freehold, leasehold, registered and unregistered transactions.


• Conducting detailed file reviews to ensure compliance, accuracy and effective risk management.


• Providing clear, practical legal guidance on complex conveyancing matters and best practice.


• Supporting the Team Manager with operational oversight, leadership responsibilities and process improvements.


• Promoting strong communication, regulatory compliance and risk awareness across the team.


• Working collaboratively to maintain high service standards and positive outcomes for clients.

What We're Looking For

• Proven residential conveyancing experience with strong technical knowledge across a broad range of property transactions.


• Excellent coaching, mentoring and leadership skills with the ability to support and develop others.


• Strong understanding of conveyancing procedures, regulatory requirements and risk management.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.


• Law Degree, LPC, Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor or FCILEX qualifications are advantageous, alongside experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary and upcapped bonus scheme.


• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office-based, 2 days home-based).


• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.


• Support and guidance from experienced Conveyancers, Team Managers and Legal Leaders.


• Collaborative working environment focused on knowledge sharing, quality and success.


• Pension scheme, Group Life Assurance and colleague benefits package.


• Access to a range of wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme.

Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.