Conveyancer - Team Lead

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Leicester is seeking an experienced Senior Conveyancer to manage their Residential Conveyancing team. This role combines hands-on conveyancing with team leadership and business development. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience and display strong communication and leadership skills. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including 26 days holiday and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Ongoing professional development

Life insurance

Health insurance

Pension contributions

Annual staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in residential conveyancing.
• Proven track record managing a varied caseload including sales and purchases.
• Experience in managing and supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of residential conveyancing transactions.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients.
• Conduct due diligence including searches and title investigations.

Skills

Client-focused

Strong organizational abilities

Excellent communication skills

Proactive

Leadership qualities

Time management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

Senior Conveyancer – Team Lead

Location: Leicester

Department: Residential Conveyancing

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Conveyancer to join, manage, and develop our clients expanding Residential Conveyancing team in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to take on a leadership role within a growing practice, combining hands‑on conveyancing work with team management and business development responsibilities. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining our high standards of client service whilst driving the continued growth and success of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion, including:
• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• New‑build properties
• Re‑mortgages
• Equity release transactions
• Transfer of equity matters
• Conduct all aspects of conveyancing work with minimal supervision, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Provide expert legal advice to clients on residential property matters
• Draft and review contracts, transfer deeds, and other legal documentation
• Conduct due diligence including searches, enquiries, and title investigations
• Liaise with estate agents, mortgage lenders, other solicitors, and third parties
• Ensure all transactions comply with current legislation, regulations, and best practice guidelines
• Team Management & Leadership
• Business Development & Client Relations
• Compliance & Risk Management

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or CILEx‑qualified with significant post‑qualification experience
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in residential conveyancing
• Proven track record of managing a varied caseload including sales, purchases, re‑mortgages, equity release, and transfers of equity
• Experience in leasehold and new‑build transactions
• Demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a team
• Strong understanding of current conveyancing law, practice, and procedure
• Technical Skills
• Business Development & Client Management
• Management & Leadership
• Personal Attributes
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and self‑motivated
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities
• Client‑focused with a commitment to excellent service delivery
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional, diplomatic, and commercially minded
• Collaborative team player with leadership qualities

What is on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Career progression opportunities within a growing firm
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Benefits: 26 days holiday. Holiday entitlement increases by one day in years’ 3 & 5 to a total of 28 days, Life insurance paying out 3 × your salary, BUPA cover, Pension paying matched contributions of up to 4%, Annual staff recognition awards, plus lots more.