Senior Conveyancing Solicitor/Manager

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

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Conveyancing Solicitor/Manager in Manchester to lead the residential conveyancing team from Spinningfields. You will manage your own caseload while supervising junior staff, ensuring compliance with CQS and AML requirements, and developing client relationships.

The role combines technical expertise with management duties, aiming to grow the team and client base within a well-established regional law firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.
• Minimum 6 years' PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Experience running a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Experience managing CQS/MLRO or compliance responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of freehold/leasehold, Land Registry and SDLT.
• Solid AML and lender requirements understanding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with the Law Society CQS, including file audits.
• Support MLRO/compliance duties, including client due diligence and source of funds checks.
• Mentor junior solicitors and support staff.
• Build relationships with clients, estate agents, brokers and introducers.
• Contribute to marketing and business development activity.
• Ensure adherence to SRA rules and firm procedures.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Team leadership

AML/compliance

Client relations

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:

You will need to:

• 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.