Senior Property Lawyer, Remote / Hybrid, Team Leader

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

Job summary

A progressive law firm is seeking a Senior Property Lawyer to take on a Team Leader role within their conveyancing team. This position offers flexible hybrid or fully remote working, ideal for experienced lawyers pursuing a work/life balance alongside career advancement. Candidates will manage a supportive team and handle a manageable caseload of residential conveyancing matters, supported by a rewarding bonus scheme.

Benefits

Remote or hybrid working

16% bonus on billing above target

Excellent progression opportunities

Focus on employee wellbeing and career growth

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

Proven experience in residential conveyancing

Strong leadership skills

Excellent client care skills

Job description

Overview

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 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