Senior Conveyancing Solicitor | Rothera Bray Solicitors

Rothera Bray LLP; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive culture

Job summary

Rothera Bray is seeking a Senior Conveyancing Solicitor to lead its Residential Conveyancing team in Leicester. The role combines leadership with hands-on expertise in high-value property matters. You will mentor junior solicitors, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive client service excellence while developing new business opportunities.

The firm emphasizes hybrid working and a supportive culture. This leadership position requires at least five years' PQE, outstanding communication, and a

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing.
• Proven leadership and team management experience in a legal environment.
• Excellent technical knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to growing the team’s client base and enhancing service delivery.
• Strong business development and generation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Residential Conveyancing team, providing guidance, support, and mentoring to junior solicitors and conveyancers
• Handle a caseload of complex and high-value residential property matters from instruction to completion
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality standards, including Lexcel and CQS
• Drive performance and productivity across the team while maintaining exceptional client service standards
• Collaborate with other senior staff and partners to support strategic objectives and business development opportunities
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, referrers, and other stakeholders

Skills

Leadership & team management

Residential conveyancing knowledge

Client relationship management

Business development

Regulatory awareness (Lexcel/CQS)

Job description

Senior Conveyancing Solicitor – Team Leader

As part of our ongoing expansion, we are seeking a highly experienced Senior Conveyancing Solicitor to lead our Residential Conveyancing team based in Leicester. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a motivated individual with strong technical expertise, a client-focused approach, and the ability to inspire and manage a team of legal professionals.

• Lead and manage the Residential Conveyancing team, providing guidance, support, and mentoring to junior solicitors and conveyancers
• Handle a caseload of complex and high-value residential property matters from instruction to completion
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality standards, including Lexcel and CQS
• Drive performance and productivity across the team while maintaining exceptional client service standards
• Collaborate with other senior staff and partners to support strategic objectives and business development opportunities
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, referrers, and other stakeholders

Skills, experience and attributes

• Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing
• Proven leadership and team management experience in a legal environment
• Excellent technical knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to growing the team’s client base and enhancing service delivery
• Strong business development and generation skills, with the ability to grow the Leicester team’s client base and develop new sources of work

About us

Rothera Bray is a well-established and highly respected law firm delivering expert legal services across the East Midlands. With a reputation built on integrity, professionalism, and exceptional client care, we are proud of our supportive culture and commitment to excellence.

What we offer

• High-value and complex legal work
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Clear opportunities for progression
• A supportive and inclusive working culture