Conveyancer - Team Lead

Senior Conveyancer – Team Lead

Location: Leicester

Department: Residential Conveyancing

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Conveyancer to join, manage, and develop our clients expanding Residential Conveyancing team in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to take on a leadership role within a growing practice, combining hands-on conveyancing work with team management and business development responsibilities. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining our high standards of client service whilst driving the continued growth and success of the department.

• Conveyancing Matters:
  Manage a diverse caseload of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion, including:
• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• New-build properties
• Remortgages
• Equity release transactions
• Transfer of equity matters
• Conduct all aspects of conveyancing work with minimal supervision, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Provide expert legal advice to clients on residential property matters
• Draft and review contracts, transfer deeds, and other legal documentation
• Conduct due diligence including searches, enquiries, and title investigations
• Liaise with estate agents, mortgage lenders, other solicitors, and third parties
• Ensure all transactions comply with current legislation, regulations, and best practice guidelines
• Team Management & Leadership
• Business Development & Client Relations
• Compliance & Risk Management

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or CILEx-qualified with significant post-qualification experience
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in residential conveyancing
• Proven track record of managing a varied caseload including sales, purchases, remortgages, equity release, and transfers of equity
• Experience in leasehold and new-build transactions
• Demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a team
• Strong understanding of current conveyancing law, practice, and procedure
• Technical Skills
• Business Development & Client Management
• Management & Leadership
• Personal Attributes
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Client-focused with a commitment to excellent service delivery
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional, diplomatic, and commercially minded
• Collaborative team player with leadership qualities

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Career progression opportunities within a growing firm
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Benefits: 26 days holiday. Holiday entitlement increases by one day in years’ 3 & 5 to a total of 28 days, Life insurance paying out 3 x your salary, BUPA cover, Pension paying matched contributions of up to 4%, Annual staff recognition Awards, plus lots more

For more information on this and other vacancies please contact Mia quoting