Senior Property Lawyer Conveyancing Team Leader / Supervisor

QED Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Property Lawyer to become a Conveyancing Team Leader/Supervisor. This role provides full flexibility with the choice of hybrid or fully remote working, ensuring a great work/life balance. You will oversee a team of 10, manage a caseload of residential property transactions, and benefit from a lucrative bonus scheme. The firm emphasizes quality over quantity, capping lawyers at 70 files to reduce burnout, while offering clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Fully remote working option

16% bonus on all billing above target

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a conveyancing team.
• Proven track record in residential property transactions.
• Familiarity with the residential conveyancing process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of conveyancers and support staff.
• Handle a caseload of residential property files, ensuring compliance.
• Provide ongoing advice and support to team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Residential property conveyancing

Compliance knowledge

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Property Lawyer to step into a leadership role as a Conveyancing Team Leader / Supervisor. This position offers full flexibility with the choice of hybrid or fully remote working, giving you the work/life balance you deserve. You will oversee a team of 10 staff (a mix of fee earners and support staff) while handling a manageable caseload. The firm caps lawyers at no more than 70 files, ensuring quality of work and reducing burnout. Alongside this, you will benefit from a lucrative bonus scheme, allowing you to be well rewarded during busy periods.

Role & Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising a conveyancing team, providing ongoing advice and support.
• Handling your own caseload of residential property files, including:
• Freehold and leasehold transactions
• Sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Property transactions from instruction to completion
• Ensuring compliance with the full residential conveyancing process.

Benefits

• Fully remote working option available for maximum flexibility.
• 16% bonus on all billing above target.
• Lower volume caseload with an emphasis on quality over quantity.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing and supportive firm.
• Work within a progressive, dynamic, and forward-thinking practice that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional development.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please send your CV