Technical Conveyancer / Conveyancing Team Manager

SJC Partners; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Company pension

No caseload

Non-client facing

Directorship pathway

Christmas closure

Job summary

SJC Legal is seeking an experienced Technical Conveyancer to join its Manchester-based senior management team. This role focuses on technical oversight rather than handling a personal caseload and offers hybrid working, a clear pathway to directorship, and a collaborative leadership environment.

You will manage a small team, review complex title checks, and provide guidance to conveyancers while ensuring efficient progression of residential files.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer with CLC or Chartered Legal Executive status.
• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience in conveyancing.
• Strong technical Residential Conveyancing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of Conveyancers and Paralegals.
• Provide technical oversight across the team and guide complex files.
• Review and sign off titles; check complex title issues.
• Review bank statements and financial documentation in the conveyancing process.
• Act as senior technical escalation point for team.

Skills

Team management

Residential conveyancing

Technical oversight

Title checks

Mentoring

Delegation

Education

Qualified Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer / CLC / Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Technical Conveyancer / Conveyancing Team Manager

SJC Legal is currently working with a successful specialist conveyancing law firm in the Manchester area that is looking to recruit an experienced Technical Conveyancer / Team Manager to join its senior management team.

• Salary of £45,000+ depending on experience


• 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays


• Hybrid working – 3 days from home and only 2 days in the office


• Christmas office closure


• Flexible working hours: 8am–4pm, 8:30am–4:30pm or 9am–5pm


• Company pension scheme


• No caseload


• Non-client facing position


• Clear pathway to Directorship after 6 months


• Opportunity to play a key role within the management and future development of an established specialist conveyancing firm

Role

This is a senior technical and management position where you will be responsible for managing a small team of Conveyancers and Paralegals, working closely with an existing Team Leader.

Rather than managing your own caseload, you will provide technical oversight across the team, taking responsibility for more complex aspects of residential conveyancing files and ensuring matters are progressed correctly and efficiently.

• Managing and supporting a small team of Conveyancers and Paralegals


• Working closely with the Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day performance and development of the team


• Reviewing and signing off title


• Undertaking and assisting with complex title checks and technical conveyancing queries


• Reviewing bank statements and relevant financial documentation as part of the conveyancing process


• Acting as a senior technical point of escalation for Conveyancers requiring additional guidance


• Reviewing complex matters and identifying potential title issues

The Candidate

To be considered, you will:

• Be a Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer/CLC or Chartered Legal Executive


• Have a minimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience


• Possess strong technical Residential Conveyancing knowledge


• Be confident reviewing and signing off title


• Have experience dealing with complex title issues and providing technical guidance to other Conveyancers


• Have experience managing, supervising, mentoring or supporting members of a conveyancing team


• Be comfortable delegating work and overseeing the development of others


• Have excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills


• Be interested in moving away from traditional fee earning into a technical management position


• Have the ambition and ability to progress into a senior leadership and ultimately Director-level role