Residential Property Manager

Law Staff Ltd; Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal Firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Manager to lead the Residential Property team. In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload, provide technical guidance on conveyancing procedures, and support team members. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellence. This opportunity offers hybrid or remote working arrangements along with comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Permanent health insurance

Group personal pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing days

Enhanced family leave

Discounted dental insurance

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Proactive and commercially minded.
• Experience in residential conveyancing required.
• Ability to supervise and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the residential conveyancing team.
• Oversee residential property transactions, including various ownership types.
• Provide technical guidance on conveyancing procedures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge of conveyancing

Client relationship management

Operational efficiency improvement

Job description

About the Firm

Our client is a leading Legal Top 200 Firm with over 150 years of history, consistently recognised for excellence and previously awarded Regional Law Firm of the Year. Highly rated by employees on Review Solicitors and Glassdoor, the firm combines expert legal advice with a people‑centric approach. Committed to strong client relationships, ESG initiatives, and making a positive impact on the wider community, it is a dynamic and supportive place to build your career.

The Role

The client is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Manager to lead and develop their Residential Property team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions, including freehold, leasehold, new builds, and shared ownership, while driving excellence in client service, compliance, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance on conveyancing procedures, SDLT, Land Registry, and lender requirements, supervise team members, and support the Head of Department in delivering outstanding service and financial performance. This is an ideal role for a proactive, commercially minded conveyancing professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the residential conveyancing team, ensuring high standards of service delivery and compliance.


• Oversee a varied caseload of residential property transactions, including freehold, leasehold, new builds, and shared ownership, applying strong technical knowledge of conveyancing procedures, SDLT, Land Registry, and lender requirements.


• Provide technical guidance and support to team members on complex matters.


• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.


• Monitor team performance, set objectives, and support professional development.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agents, lenders, and other stakeholders.


• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance client experience, and drive operational efficiency.


• Support the Head of Department in achieving financial targets and maintaining high standards of diligence and service.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance


• Life assurance


• Permanent health insurance


• Group personal pension with professional advice


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Health and wellbeing days


• Enhanced family leave


• Hybrid or remote working opportunities


• Discounted dental insurance and gym membership

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