Conveyancing Team Leader

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Team Leader to join my clients team in their Blackburn offices.

My client is seeking a Conveyancing Team Leader to manage a team of conveyancers while handling a small caseload of residential property files.

This is a key role that combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring excellent management skills, the ability to provide guidance and support to junior team members, and a hands-on approach to client matters.

Key Tasks:

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of trainee conveyancers to ensure high levels of performance, efficiency, and professional development.
• Manage a caseload of residential conveyancing transactions, including Freehold and leasehold, sales and purchases, Transfers of equity, Re-mortgages, Shared ownership, and new builds.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to team members on complex cases and legal queries.
• Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements.
• Order and review property searches, raise enquiries as needed, and carry out title checks.
• Oversee the exchange of contracts and ensure smooth completion of transactions.
• Manage post-completion requirements, including SDLT returns and Land Registry applications.
• Ensure the team maintains up-to-date records using the firm's case management system.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, firm policies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with senior management to improve team performance and deliver excellent client service.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in residential conveyancing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Ability to manage both a personal caseload and a team of conveyancers effectively.
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing procedures, the legal framework, and residential property law.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Clear and confident communication with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• IT literate with experience using case management software.

Benefits:

• Bonus Structure: Performance-based bonuses linked to individual and branch sales targets, offering strong earning potential.
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Career progression

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful