Conveyancing Manager

PYVITAL; Kettering; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Agile working after probation

Job summary

PYVITAL is recruiting a Conveyancing Manager to lead a residential conveyancing team in the UK. You will manage a diverse caseload from instruction to completion, supervising paralegals and junior staff while upholding high standards of quality and compliance.

The role focuses on delivering exceptional client service, building relationships with lenders and developers, and driving continuous improvement within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong residential conveyancing experience managing varied caseloads.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior team members.
• Solid understanding of compliance, risk management and file reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion.
• Review titles and report on issues; escalate risks when needed.
• Supervise and mentor paralegals and junior staff; ensure QA.Promote best practices and support continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with clients, lenders and referrers; ensure service excellence.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Compliance & Risk Management

MS Office & Conveyancing Systems

Tools

Conveyancing/CMS systems

Job description

Job Title: Conveyancing Manager

Location: Solent or Northampton (Office-Based During Probation | Agile Working Available Following Successful Completion of Probation)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

We’re recruiting for a Conveyancing Manager to join a leading UK law firm's residential conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancing professional to take ownership of a varied caseload while supporting the wider team to deliver an exceptional client experience.

You'll oversee residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion, ensuring transactions are progressed efficiently, compliantly and to the highest standard. Alongside managing your own caseload, you'll provide guidance and support to paralegals and junior colleagues, helping to maintain quality, consistency and continuous improvement across the team.

This role would suit an experienced Conveyancing Manager, Senior Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer or Residential Conveyancer looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Residential Conveyancing

• Manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion
• Handle freehold, leasehold, new build and unregistered sale and purchase transactions
• Review and report on title, identifying and escalating technical or risk issues where appropriate
• Manage complex title matters including easements, covenants, restrictions and title defects
• Deliver high-quality legal advice while ensuring transactions progress efficiently

Team Leadership & Support

• Supervise, mentor and support paralegals and junior colleagues
• Assist with file reviews and quality assurance processes
• Promote best practice across the team and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Help ensure service standards, deadlines and team objectives are consistently achieved

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, lenders, developers, housebuilders, referrers and work providers
• Manage referrals from key accounts and support long-term client relationships
• Deliver an outstanding level of customer service throughout every transaction
• Liaise confidently with all parties involved to ensure a smooth conveyancing process

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure files comply with legal, regulatory and internal quality requirements
• Support compliance, risk management and quality control processes
• Maintain accurate file management and case records
• Work collaboratively to minimise risk and uphold professional standards

Candidate Profile:

• Strong residential conveyancing experience with the ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• Experience handling freehold, leasehold and new build transactions
• Confident checking and reporting on title
• Experience dealing with complex title issues including easements, restrictions, covenants and defects
• Experience managing high-volume caseloads within a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Strong understanding of compliance, file reviews and risk management
• Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and conveyancing/case management systems

Desirable:

• Experience with shared ownership transactions
• Experience handling remortgages and transfers of equity
• Experience managing escalated or technically complex conveyancing matters

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a highly respected residential conveyancing team
• Clear career progression and ongoing professional development
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Agile working available following successful completion of probation
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced conveyancing professionals within a market-leading legal practice