Conveyancing Manager

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We are looking for an experienced Conveyancing Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be an expert in the technical elements necessary to provide a quality and comprehensive conveyancing service. You will oversee the conveyancing process from start to finish, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and maintaining high standards of client care.

Shoosmiths Conveyancing Team (Swiitch) offers a highly professional conveyancing service designed to make the process of buying or selling property as efficient and stress‑free as possible for their clients. Shoosmiths remains the largest firm of conveyancing solicitors accredited under the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.

• Competently, confidently, and consistently undertake all key functions within a conveyancing transaction.
• Manage Freehold, Leasehold, Unregistered, New Build, and Shared Ownership sale and purchase transactions with minimal supervision.
• Supervise paralegals, ensuring efficient transaction processes and systems.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all work providers.
• Deliver a high standard of customer care to all clients and work providers.
• To manage a team of 2-3 paralegals, ensuring they handle a volume caseload with minimal assistance.
• Manage referrals from key accounts, attend regional meetings, and establish co‑working relationships with suppliers to meet deadlines and targets.

• In-depth knowledge of conveyancing processes and the ability to handle Freehold, Leasehold, Unregistered and Newbuild transaction types independently.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to manage client expectations and deliver a high level of service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and conveyancing software.
• Ability to supervise and mentor paralegals, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to think critically and make decisions.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation.

The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.

We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high‑quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. To discover more about our benefits, please visit:
Benefits Package.

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well‑being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Law Practice and Legal Services
• Location:
  
  Northampton, England, United Kingdom