Residential Property Team Leader – East Midlands
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A highly regarded, Legal 500 recognised and award-winning law firm, with offices across the East Midlands, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Conveyancer to join as a Team Leader, managing and developing their expanding Residential Conveyancing team in Leicester.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior conveyancer who enjoys leadership responsibilities alongside fee earning and wants to play a key role in shaping and growing a successful department.
What you’ll be doing:
* Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload, including:
- Sales and purchases (including leasehold and new-build)
- Re-mortgages
- Equity release
- Transfers of equity
In your Team Leader capacity, you will also:
* Lead, manage, and develop the Residential Conveyancing team
* Act as a point of escalation and support for junior fee earners
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and referrers
* Drive business development and contribute to departmental growth
* Ensure high standards of compliance, organisation, and file management
* Work confidently with minimal supervision
* Use case management systems effectively and promote best practice across the team
About You:
* Proven experience within a busy residential conveyancing team
* Confident managing a full conveyancing caseload independently
* Previous experience in a Team Leader / supervisory / management role (essential)
* Strong business development skills
* Excellent organisational and compliance skills
* IT literate, with prior experience using case management systems
* Formal qualifications are welcomed but not essential — the firm is happy to invest in your development, including CLC or SQE routes, if applicable
What’s in it for you:
* A Team Leader role within a Legal 500 recognised, award-winning firm
* The opportunity to shape and grow a successful conveyancing team
* Genuine investment in your career development and professional qualifications
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
* A competitive salary in line with experience, plus a generous benefits package including flexible working arrangements
* Long-term progression within a respected regional firm
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Karen at Harkaye Core Talent for a confidential discussion
A highly regarded, Legal 500 recognised and award-winning law firm, with offices across the East Midlands, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Conveyancer to join as a Team Leader, managing and developing their expanding Residential Conveyancing team in Leicester.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior conveyancer who enjoys leadership responsibilities alongside fee earning and wants to play a key role in shaping and growing a successful department.
What you’ll be doing:
* Managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload, including:
- Sales and purchases (including leasehold and new-build)
- Re-mortgages
- Equity release
- Transfers of equity
In your Team Leader capacity, you will also:
* Lead, manage, and develop the Residential Conveyancing team
* Act as a point of escalation and support for junior fee earners
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and referrers
* Drive business development and contribute to departmental growth
* Ensure high standards of compliance, organisation, and file management
* Work confidently with minimal supervision
* Use case management systems effectively and promote best practice across the team
About You:
* Proven experience within a busy residential conveyancing team
* Confident managing a full conveyancing caseload independently
* Previous experience in a Team Leader / supervisory / management role (essential)
* Strong business development skills
* Excellent organisational and compliance skills
* IT literate, with prior experience using case management systems
* Formal qualifications are welcomed but not essential — the firm is happy to invest in your development, including CLC or SQE routes, if applicable
What’s in it for you:
* A Team Leader role within a Legal 500 recognised, award-winning firm
* The opportunity to shape and grow a successful conveyancing team
* Genuine investment in your career development and professional qualifications
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
* A competitive salary in line with experience, plus a generous benefits package including flexible working arrangements
* Long-term progression within a respected regional firm
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Karen at Harkaye Core Talent for a confidential discussion