Senior Residential Conveyancer / Branch Manager

Brook Street; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm in Essex is seeking a Senior Residential Conveyancer to step into a Branch Manager role. This position combines hands-on fee earning with office leadership and business development, offering the chance for career progression without partnership pressure. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in residential conveyancing, along with supervisory experience. The role is office-based and provides a competitive salary starting at £50,000, with opportunities for long-term growth within the firm.

Benefits

Leadership responsibility

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with a strong residential conveyancing background.
• 5+ years of PQE or equivalent experience.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring other staff.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and supervise residential conveyancing work.
• Manage a varied residential caseload with compliance.
• Provide leadership and supervision to fee earners.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Supervision and mentoring

Business development

Client-focused approach

Education

Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer

5+ years PQE or equivalent

Job description

Branch Manager / Senior Residential Conveyancer
Location: Essex (Office-based)
Salary: £50,000+ DOE (flexible)

An established and growing law firm is seeking a Senior Residential Conveyancer ready to take the next step into a Branch Manager / leadership role at its Essex office.

This position would suit someone looking to progress their career by combining hands‑on fee earning with office leadership, supervision, and business development, without the pressures of partnership.

The Role

• Undertake and supervise residential conveyancing work
• Manage a varied residential caseload including freehold, leasehold, remortgages, transfers of equity and new‑build matters
• Provide leadership and supervision to fee earners and support staff
• Oversee WIP, billing and cash collection
• Ensure compliance with Lexcel and CQS standards
• Deputise within the office as required

Business Development & Growth

• Develop work from existing clients and referrers
• Support marketing and networking initiatives
• Promote the firm within the local Essex market

About You

• Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer
• 5+ years PQE or equivalent
• Strong residential conveyancing background
• Experience supervising or mentoring others
• Commercially minded and client‑focused
• Looking for a clear step up into leadership
• Happy in a full‑time, office‑based role

What's on Offer

• Salary £50k+ DOE (flexible for the right candidate)
• Leadership responsibility with progression
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a key office
• Long‑term career development within a respected firm

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.