Residential Conveyancer – Team Leader

TSR Legal; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established regional law firm is seeking a confident Residential Conveyancer to lead a growing team in Bristol. This role combines hands-on fee-earning with leadership responsibilities, allowing you to mentor and develop junior staff while managing a varied caseload. The firm values collaboration and staff wellbeing, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality legal services and enjoy client-facing work, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a respected practice.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing residential conveyancing cases.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of residential transactions from start to finish.
• Supervising and supporting a small team of conveyancers.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Client Communication

Leadership

Legal Compliance

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Legal Executive

Licensed Conveyancer

Tools

Legal Case Management Systems

Job description

Residential Conveyancer – Team Leader

Location: Bristol
Employment Type:Permanent – Full-Time
Hybrid Working
Salary:Up to £75,000

The Opportunity

TSR Legal is working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected regional law firm to recruit an experienced Residential Conveyancer to lead a growing conveyancing team based in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive individual to combine hands-on fee-earning with leadership responsibilities in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will manage a small residential property team while handling a varied caseload, supported by a dedicated Paralegal and Legal Secretary. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client-facing work and is passionate about mentoring and developing junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

Fee-Earning Work:

• Managing a caseload of residential transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, raising enquiries, reporting on title and mortgage, and progressing files through to exchange and completion

• Acting for mortgage lenders, reviewing AML documentation, and ensuring compliance throughout

• Communicating regularly with clients to provide clear updates and advice

• Keeping up to date with changes in conveyancing law and best practice

Team Leadership Duties:

• Supervising and supporting a small team of conveyancers and support staff

• Conducting regular team meetings, one-to-ones, and Personal Development Reviews

• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and HR-related tasks for the team

• Allocating new instructions and managing workflow within the team

• Representing the team at internal management meetings and collaborating with senior leadership

• Engaging in local business development and networking to grow the team’s presence in the market

Financial & Compliance:

• Preparing completion statements, managing funds, and ensuring all financial procedures are followed

• Liaising with accounts and compliance departments to maintain firm-wide standards

The Ideal Candidate

The firm is seeking an individual who:

• Is a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer

• Has significant experience running a residential conveyancing caseload from start to finish

• Possesses previous leadership or supervisory experience within a legal setting

• Is IT-literate and familiar with legal case management systems

• Is professional, approachable, and confident in client-facing and business development activities

• Has a strong sense of initiative and is committed to the delivery of high-quality, personal legal services

The Firm

The hiring firm is a long-established, award-winning legal practice known for its values-led approach and commitment to staff wellbeing, professional development, and work-life balance. With a strong reputation across the South West, the firm places a clear emphasis on collaboration, kindness, and client care.

How to Apply

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team within a respected regional firm.

To apply, please send your CV to Olivia Reed at TSR Legal:
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

For a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch.