Senior Conveyancing Solicitor/Manager

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited in Manchester is seeking a Senior Conveyancing Solicitor/Manager to lead the residential conveyancing team from Spinningfields. The role combines managing a caseload with compliance, supervision and developing junior lawyers, while strengthening client and introducer relationships.

The ideal candidate has substantial experience in residential conveyancing, a strong track record of independent caseload management, and a proactive approach to business development

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.
• Minimum of 6 years' PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Extensive experience running residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Experience managing CQS, MLRO or wider compliance responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of freehold and leasehold, Land Registry and SDLT.
• Thorough understanding of AML regulations and lender requirements.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the department's compliance with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, including protocol adherence and file audits.
• Supporting or holding MLRO and compliance responsibilities, including client due diligence, source of funds checks and suspicious activity reporting.
• Supervising, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior solicitors, conveyancers and support staff.
• Building strong relationships with clients, estate agents, brokers and other introducers.
• Contributing to marketing and business development activity.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA requirements and firm procedures.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Independence

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

6+ years PQE in residential conveyancing

Job description

Senior Conveyancing Solicitor/Manager

Location: Spinningfields, Manchester

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Level: Senior / Management

The Firm:

Our client is a well-established regional law firm with a presence in London. It is a genuinely people-focused business where staff and clients come first. The firm provides a full-service offering across Conveyancing, Commercial Property, Family Law, Personal Injury, Wills and Probate, and Lasting Power of Attorney, and its conveyancing department holds the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation.

The firm looks for people who are approachable and respectful of their clients' needs, and it actively encourages all of its staff to develop their skills and progress their careers within the business.

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential conveyancing solicitor to step into a senior/management position based in Spinningfields, Manchester. You will play a leading role in shaping the residential conveyancing team, combining your own caseload with responsibility for compliance, supervision and the development of junior colleagues, while helping to build the department's client and introducer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the department's compliance with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, including protocol adherence and file audits.
• Supporting or holding MLRO and compliance responsibilities, including client due diligence, source of funds checks and suspicious activity reporting.
• Supervising, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior solicitors, conveyancers and support staff.
• Building strong relationships with clients, estate agents, brokers and other introducers.
• Contributing to marketing and business development activity.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA requirements and firm procedures.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.
• Minimum of 6 years' PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Extensive experience running a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Experience managing CQS, MLRO or wider compliance responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of freehold and leasehold property, Land Registry practice and SDLT.
• Thorough understanding of AML regulations and lender requirements.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.

Desirable:

• Senior-level or management experience within a conveyancing department.
• Experience supervising fee earners and support staff.
• Established relationships with estate agents, brokers and other referrers.
• Experience of Islamic finance transactions.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Be self-motivated.
• Work to targets and deadlines in a fast-moving caseload.
• Work well with colleagues, clients and third parties.
• Use your own initiative and judgement.