Lawcomm Solicitors is looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Team Leader to lead a busy residential property team. The successful candidate will manage a team of fee earners, oversee a varied caseload from instruction to completion, ensure consistently high standards of client care and compliance and drive continuous improvement in processes, systems and service delivery. This role offers strong opportunities for leadership, professional development and involvement in strategic projects across the team.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the residential conveyancing team, providing supervision and workload allocation to ensure efficient case progression and high-quality client service.
* Own responsibility for residential files.
* Maintain oversight of case management and file compliance, ensuring adherence to firm procedures and regulatory requirements, including AML and client identification checks.
* Monitor key performance indicators and service standards for the team.
* Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, introducers and other third parties to manage expectations, timescales and professionally resolve transactional issues.
* Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and updating checklists and workflows; champion adoption of conveyancing technology and digital tools to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
* Develop team members; deliver training and foster a collaborative, client-focused culture that maintains professional standards.
* Provide regular reporting to senior management on team performance, compliance matters and risk issues; contribute to strategic planning for the firm.
Key skills and experience required:
* 5 years PQE with some experience in heading up a residential conveyancing team.
* Strong technical knowledge of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
* Sound understanding of compliance obligations, including AML, client identity checks and file audit requirements.
* Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple complex files and competing demands while maintaining attention to detail.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional manner when dealing with clients & fee earners. The ability to communicate and resolve issues effectively.
* Commercial awareness with experience of managing targets.
* High level of digital literacy and experience in legal case management and conveyancing software; willingness to evaluate and implement technology improvements.
* Relevant professional qualifications or evidence of continuous professional development within residential property law are desirable.
* We will accept applications from solicitors, licensed conveyancers or conveyancing executives.
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