Conveyancing Team Leader / Property Lawyer Hybrid or Fully Remote Excellent Bonus Scheme

QED Legal; Swinton, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm in Scotland seeks an experienced Conveyancing Team Leader. You will manage a small team and oversee residential conveyancing matters with a focus on quality service and staff wellbeing. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a lucrative bonus structure for high billing performance. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors or property lawyers with strong leadership skills and residential conveyancing experience.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid or remote working

Lucrative bonus structure

Career development opportunities

Supportive culture valuing wellbeing

Qualifications

• Solid residential conveyancing experience required.
• Confidently manage own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Ability to mentor and motivate junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of four.
• Manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Ensure smooth workflow while maintaining manageable file volumes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client care skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Property Lawyer or Solicitor

Licensed Conveyancer

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Lawyer or Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to step into a Conveyancing Team Leader role with a progressive and modern law firm. The firm places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, career progression, and delivering high-quality conveyancing services.

The Role

As a Conveyancing Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and supervise a small team of four, including both fee earners and support staff.
• Manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and all aspects of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
• Ensure smooth workflow and exceptional client service while maintaining manageable file volumes (no more than 70 live files).
• Have the opportunity to get involved in commercial property transactions if you have relevant experience.

Key Benefits

• Hybrid or fully remote working – complete flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
• Lucrative bonus structure – 16% uplift on all billing achieved above target.
• Low-volume, high-quality caseload – focus on client care and professional satisfaction.
• Career development – opportunities to progress into senior leadership within a growing, forward-thinking law firm.
• Supportive culture that values employee wellbeing and work-life balance.

About You

• You will be a qualified Property Lawyer, Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor, or Chartered Legal Executive with solid residential conveyancing experience.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and motivate junior staff.
• Excellent attention to detail and client care skills.
• Confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.

Salary & Location

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 16% bonus on billing above target.
• Hybrid or fully remote working available – offices located in Greater Manchester.