Team Leader / Senior Conveyancer Leicester £40,000 to £65,000

QED Legal; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Leicester seeks a Team Leader / Senior Conveyancer to manage and develop a growing residential conveyancing team. You will handle a varied caseload, including sales and remortgages, while building strong relationships with clients and estate agents. The firm offers a supportive culture with genuine investment in your professional development, making it an ideal environment for those looking to thrive and grow in their careers.

Benefits

Supportive work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Friendly team culture

Clear progression routes

Qualifications

• Experienced residential conveyancer with a strong background in managing a mixed caseload.
• Confident in supervising or leading a team with effective delegation.
• Strong communicator with excellent client-care skills.
• Capable of working independently with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a residential conveyancing team.
• Manage a varied caseload including sales, purchases, and remortgages.
• Oversee workflow and support junior team members.
• Build relationships with estate agents and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Team management

Organizational skills

Tools

Case management systems

Modern conveyancing technology

Job description

Team Leader / Senior Conveyancer – Leicester – £40,000 to £65,000

The firm

This is a highly respected, long-established regional practice with a strong presence across the East Midlands and a well-regarded office in the heart of Leicester. Known for its collaborative, supportive culture, the firm offers the stability of a large regional organisation alongside the personal, people-focused feel of a close-knit team. With a reputation for quality service, approachable lawyers and strong community ties, this is an environment where you can build long-term client relationships and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day.

Have you been looking for a role where you can step into leadership while still maintaining a varied, interesting caseload? Do you want to work somewhere that genuinely invests in your development and progression?

The role

• Lead, manage and develop an expanding residential conveyancing team.
• Handle a varied caseload including:
• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases (including new-build).
• Re-mortgage files.
• Equity release.
• Transfers of equity.
• Oversee workflow, support junior team members and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Build and strengthen relationships with estate agents, referrers and repeat clients.
• Work closely with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver joined-up client service.
• Help drive the team’s profile locally through high-quality work and proactive engagement.

You

• Experienced residential conveyancer with a strong background in managing a mixed caseload.
• Confident in supervising or leading a team, with the ability to support others and delegate effectively.
• Strong communicator with excellent client-care skills and the ability to maintain trusted relationships.
• Capable of working independently with good organisation, compliance awareness and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using case management systems and modern conveyancing technology.
• Interested in developing further professionally – support is available whether you pursue CLC, SQE or other routes.
• Motivated by delivering excellent service and contributing to a positive, collaborative working culture.

Benefits

• Supportive environment that promotes work–life balance.
• Genuine investment in your professional development, including qualification support.
• Friendly, approachable team culture with accessible senior colleagues.
• Strong local reputation providing a steady flow of quality work.
• Opportunities to shape the department as it continues to grow.
• Clear routes for progression within a stable regional practice.

If this sounds like the kind of role where you could thrive, why not take the next step? Apply online today, or if you'd prefer a confidential chat first, get in touch with Toby Ryan at QED Legal and discover whether this could be your ideal move.