Team Leader - Conveyancing Fee Earner

Law Staff Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal firm in Milton Keynes seeks an experienced Team Leader - Conveyancing Fee Earner to lead their Residential Property team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a strong track record in business development, and exceptional communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression, including clear pathways to partnership.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced sick pay

Bonuses

Employee referral scheme

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Fee Earner in Residential Conveyancing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the conveyancing process.
• Experience in managing and leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Conveyancing Department and develop departmental strategies.
• Manage a multi-site team and ensure departmental efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Strategic Thinking

Operational Excellence

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

Team Leader - Conveyancing Fee Earner

Milton Keynes | Full-Time | Onsite/Hybrid | Competitive Salary

Are you ready to lead a thriving Residential Property team and shape the future of a well-established department? We're seeking an experienced and dynamic Team Leader to take the helm of our clients growing department at their head office in Milton Keynes. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious legal professional to step into a senior leadership role, driving strategic growth while maintaining the highest standards of client service.

About the Role

As Team Leader of the Conveyancing Department, you'll have full responsibility for leading and developing our department, working with experienced fee earners, paralegals, and legal assistants across two sites. This isn't just a management position - you'll be instrumental in shaping business strategy, fostering a positive team culture, and ensuring the department operates efficiently and profitably.

With opportunities for future partnership, this role offers genuine career progression for the right candidate who can demonstrate strong leadership, commercial acumen, and a commitment to excellence.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Strategic Leadership: Setting the vision and direction for the Residential Property Department, implementing strategies to drive growth and profitability
• Team Management: Leading, mentoring, and developing a multi-site team, setting clear targets and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture
• Business Development: Identifying and pursuing growth opportunities, enhancing the firm's profile within the residential property market
• Operational Excellence: Ensuring departmental efficiency, overseeing workflows, and maintaining exceptional service standards
• Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring professional interactions and outstanding client care
• Caseload Management: Handling a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion
• Performance Management: Monitoring team performance, conducting appraisals, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Compliance & Quality Control: Ensuring all work meets regulatory requirements and firm standards

What You'll Bring

Essential Requirements:

• Significant Experience: Minimum 5 years experience of working as a Fee Earner within a Residential Conveyancing department
• Comprehensive knowledge: Of all aspects of the conveyancing process
• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a successful team, with strong mentoring and motivational skills
• Track Record of Success: A history of exceeding fee income targets while maintaining exceptional service levels
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to develop and implement departmental strategies that drive growth and profitability
• Exceptional Communication: Outstanding client care and communication skills, capable of building relationships at all levels
• Business Development Acumen: Experience in identifying opportunities, winning new business, and enhancing market presence
• Results-Driven Approach: A commercially minded professional who can balance quality service delivery with financial performance

What will be on Offer

A Comprehensive Package to Support Your Success:

• Career Progression: Clear pathway to partnership within the firm for the right candidate
• Strategic Influence: Genuine opportunity to shape departmental direction and contribute to firm-wide success
• Collaborative Environment: Lead a talented team across two sites in a supportive, professional culture
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working options available after an initial period, promoting work-life balance
• Competitive Salary: Reflecting your experience and the seniority of the role
• Excellent Benefits Package:
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Bonuses
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Employee discount

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For more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref 37394