Legal Manager - Leeds

Theconveyancer; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary starting at £54,000 annual Plus

Great benefits package

Hybrid module + flexible hours

Job summary

Simply Conveyancing is seeking a Legal Manager to lead a team delivering high-quality conveyancing services. You will drive daily performance, develop staff, and ensure consistent delivery against KPIs and service standards.

The role focuses on leadership, operational delivery, technical guidance, and compliance within a hybrid working environment. A qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (SRA) or Licensed Conveyancer (CLC) or nearly qualified (within 6–12 months).
• Working knowledge of CLC regulatory principles and Code of Conduct.
• Experience handling freehold and leasehold transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Property Lawyers and Conveyancing Executives.
• Drive daily caseload progression to meet KPIs, SLAs and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and act as escalation point for issues.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor and support team members to maintain high performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Performance Management

Coaching & Mentoring

Onboarding & Training

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

CLC or CILEX

Tools

Case Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About us

Simply Conveyancing is the leading premium conveyancing provider in the UK. Simply blends high street customer service principles and technical expertise, with state-of-the-art processes, technologies and support.

Our company values

• Raise the bar

• Delight your customer

• Grow together

• Make a difference

Role Overview:

The Legal Manager is responsible for leading a team to deliver high-quality, compliant and efficient conveyancing services. The role focusses on driving day-to-day performance, developing people and ensuring consistent delivery against KPIs and service standards.

What you’ll do:

Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, coach and develop a team of Property Lawyers and Conveyancing Executives

  • Set clear performance expectations aligned to KPIs and service standards

  • Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews and development discussions

  • Responsible for new starter onboarding and training

  • Build a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture, actively engaging the team for maximum performance, motivation and engagement

• Operational Delivery

  • Accountable for team performance by driving daily caseload progression to meet KPIs, SLAs and client expectations

  • Monitor performance metrics and take timely action to address risks or underperformance

  • Ensure effective workload distribution across the team

  • Maintain consistent delivery of high-quality legal work and client service

• Technical Support & Escalation

  • Provide technical guidance on matters whether routine or complex, seeking guidance from subject matter experts and Senior Legal Managers where needed

  • Act as the first point of escalation for legal, client or agent issues, exercising independent judgement to take action without putting the client or business at risk

  • Support resolution of issues to minimise risk and maintain service standards

• Compliance & Quality

  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies

  • Maintain high standards of file quality, client care and risk management

  • Support audit and quality assurance activities

• Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve team efficiency and service delivery and propose to the Senior Legal Manager ideas in a clear and coherent manner

  • Support implementation of process improvements and business initiatives

• Management and Teamwork:

  • Ability to coach, mentor and support team members

  • Works effectively under pressure and maintains team performance, motivation and engagement

  • Build a collaborative and supportive team environment

  • Supports delivery of change and encourages team engagement

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Must be Qualified Solicitor (SRA), Licensed Conveyancer (CLC) or Cilex or nearly qualified (i.e. In next 6 – 12 months)

• Working knowledge of CLC regulatory principles and Code of Conduct

• Practical experience handling freehold and leasehold transactions

• Ability to supervise and support others in conveyancing work

• Competent user of core systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, Case Management Systems)

Why join us?

• Salary starting at £54,000 annual Plus Bonus!

• Great benefits package

• Hybrid module + working flexible hours to fit your life