Team Leader - Conveyancing Fee Earner

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

Job summary

A prominent legal recruitment firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a Team Leader to oversee the Conveyancing Department. This onsite/hybrid role entails strategic leadership, team management, and business development within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years in Residential Conveyancing and proven leadership skills. A competitive salary and excellent benefits await the right candidate, along with clear pathways to partnership.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Generous holiday entitlement

Bonuses

Employee referral scheme

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a Residential Conveyancing department.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the conveyancing process.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Track record of exceeding fee income targets.
• Exceptional communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Residential Property team.
• Implement growth strategies for the department.
• Ensure departmental efficiency and service standards.
• Build strong client relationships and manage a caseload.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Communication Skills

Job description

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.

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

In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003