Residential Conveyancer -Team Leader - Legal 500 Firm

QED Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Manchester seeks a Residential Conveyancer - Team Leader to lead their conveyancing team. You will manage a varied caseload including residential sales and purchases while ensuring compliance with legal regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in residential conveyancing and team leadership, with excellent communication and organisational skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including private healthcare and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential conveyancing and team management.
• Ability to handle a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong compliance and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Residential Conveyancing team.
• Handle a varied caseload including sales and purchases.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Business development skills

Communication skills

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Residential Conveyancer - Team Leader - Legal 500 Firm

Leicester - £40,000 to £65,000

Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer or Experienced Conveyancer

The Firm

My client is a well-established, highly regarded law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service. Recognised in the Legal 500, they pride themselves on professionalism, reliability, and a supportive working environment. The team is friendly, approachable, and committed to helping clients navigate their legal matters efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of service.

The role

• Lead, manage, and develop the Residential Conveyancing team in their Leicester office
• Handle a varied caseload including sales and purchases (freehold, leasehold, and new‑build), re‑mortgages, equity release, and transfers of equity
• Ensure all matters are managed efficiently and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Support team members, offering guidance and mentoring to develop skills and improve performance
• Maintain strong client relationships and develop connections with referrers

Are you ready to take the next step in your career by leading a high-performing conveyancing team? Do you thrive in a client-focused environment where excellence and teamwork are celebrated?

You

• Proven experience in residential conveyancing with a track record of managing or leading a team
• Confident in handling a busy caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong organisational, compliance, and business development skills
• IT literate with experience using case management systems
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally

Benefits

• Competitive salary with career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme with employer contribution up to 4%
• Private healthcare and permanent health insurance
• Life assurance paying 3× salary
• Flexible benefits including discounted gym memberships, additional annual leave options, and retail discounts
• Paid volunteer leave and long service awards

If this seems like the right opportunity for you then apply online! or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today