Residential Property Solicitor

BCL Legal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conveyancing firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Team Manager to lead and develop a talented team of property lawyers. The ideal candidate will have extensive conveyancing experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to motivate teams. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and excellent benefits, including generous annual leave and retail discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working options

Generous annual leave allowance

Retail discounts

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Extensive conveyancing experience with a broad range of residential property transactions.
• Proven track record of managing, developing, and motivating a team.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of a busy conveyancing team.
• Lead, coach, and mentor team members.
• Handle escalated client queries and resolve issues.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Leadership skills

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Conveyancing Team Manager - Cardiff
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

BCL Legal is working with a well-established, forward-thinking conveyancing business that is looking to appoint an experienced Conveyancing Team Manager to join its central Cardiff office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned conveyancer with proven people management experience to lead and develop a talented team of property lawyers.

The Role
As Conveyancing Team Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a busy conveyancing team. You'll ensure operational efficiency, maintain high professional standards, and act as a role model to inspire and support your colleagues.

Key aspects of the role include:
- Leading, coaching, and mentoring team members to build a high-performing, motivated group.
- Managing performance, providing constructive feedback, and creating tailored development plans.
- Overseeing workflow distribution to maintain optimum productivity.
- Handling escalated client queries and resolving issues effectively.
- Working collaboratively with senior leadership on process improvements and change initiatives.
- Recruiting, onboarding, and developing new team members.
- Ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

This is a full-time, permanent role (Monday to Friday). Following an initial training period, there's the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.

About You
- To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Extensive conveyancing experience, ideally handling a broad range of residential property transactions.
- A proven track record of managing, developing, and motivating a team.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.

The Benefits
- In return, you can expect:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working options.
- Generous annual leave allowance (including your birthday off).
- Additional leave for moving house and volunteering.
- Retail discounts, regular social events, and more.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.