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Senior Conveyancer – Team Lead

Location: Leicester
Department: Residential Conveyancing

Role Overview
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.

Key Responsibilities

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
Re-mortgages
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 ManagementEssential Skills & Experience
Qualifications & Experience

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, re-mortgages, 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 organizational 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 qualitiesWhat is on Offer

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

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For more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref 37497