Senior Property Lawyer, Remote / Hybrid, Team Leader

QED Legal; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm in Greater Manchester is looking for a Senior Property Lawyer to lead their Conveyancing Team. This role offers flexibility with hybrid or fully remote working options, alongside a lucrative bonus scheme. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge in residential conveyancing and previous team management experience. The firm emphasizes employee wellbeing and career growth.

Benefits

16% bonus on billing above target

Flexible remote or hybrid working

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential conveyancing with strong technical knowledge.
• Previous experience managing or supervising a team of lawyers/support staff.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and advise colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support a conveyancing team of fee earners and support staff.
• Oversee and advise on all aspects of residential property transactions.
• Handle your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Leadership skills

Client care skills

Team management

Job description

Senior Property Lawyer, Remote / Hybrid, Conveyancing Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Property Lawyer to step into a Team Leader / Supervisor role within a progressive and growing law firm. This position offers the flexibility of hybrid working or even being fully remote, making it ideal for experienced lawyers seeking work/life balance alongside career progression.

You’ll be managing a supportive team (a mix of fee earners and support staff), while handling a manageable caseload of conveyancing files. The firm rewards performance with a lucrative 16% bonus scheme on billing above target, ensuring your hard work is recognised and well-rewarded.

The Role

• Lead, manage and support a conveyancing team of fee earners and support staff
• Oversee and advise on all aspects of residential property transactions
• Handle your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters – including freehold, leasehold, sales, purchases and remortgages
• Ensure smooth progress of files and provide expert guidance throughout the conveyancing process
• (Optional) Exposure to commercial property work if desired, though not essential

Requirements

• Proven experience in residential conveyancing with strong technical knowledge
• Previous experience managing or supervising a team of lawyers/support staff
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and advise colleagues
• Excellent client care skills and a proactive approach

Benefits

• Remote or hybrid working – true flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• 16% bonus on everything billed above target
• Manageable caseload (capped around 70 files) for quality over volume
• Excellent progression opportunities within a modern, forward-thinking law firm
• A culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, balance and career growth