Team Leader – Conveyancing Fee Earner
Milton Keynes | Full-Time | Onsite/Hybrid | Competitive Salary
Are you ready to lead a thriving Residential Property team and shape the future of a well-established department?
We're seeking an experienced and dynamic Team Leader to take the helm of our clients growing department at their head office in Milton Keynes. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious legal professional to step into a senior leadership role, driving strategic growth while maintaining the highest standards of client service.
About the Role
As Team Leader of the Conveyancing Department, you'll have full responsibility for leading and developing our department, working with experienced fee earners, paralegals, and legal assistants across two sites. This isn't just a management position – you'll be instrumental in shaping business strategy, fostering a positive team culture, and ensuring the department operates efficiently and profitably.
With opportunities for future partnership, this role offers genuine career progression for the right candidate who can demonstrate strong leadership, commercial acumen, and a commitment to excellence.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Strategic Leadership: Setting the vision and direction for the Residential Property Department, implementing strategies to drive growth and profitability
Team Management: Leading, mentoring, and developing a multi-site team, setting clear targets and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture
Business Development: Identifying and pursuing growth opportunities, enhancing the firm's profile within the residential property market
Operational Excellence: Ensuring departmental efficiency, overseeing workflows, and maintaining exceptional service standards
Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring professional interactions and outstanding client care
Caseload Management: Handling a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion
Performance Management: Monitoring team performance, conducting appraisals, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Compliance & Quality Control: Ensuring all work meets regulatory requirements and firm standardsWhat You'll Bring
Essential Requirements:
Significant Experience: Minimum 5 years experience of working as a Fee Earner within a Residential Conveyancing department
Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the conveyancing process
Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a successful team, with strong mentoring and motivational skills
Track Record of Success: A history of exceeding fee income targets while maintaining exceptional service levels
Strategic Thinking: The ability to develop and implement departmental strategies that drive growth and profitability
Exceptional Communication: Outstanding client care and communication skills, capable of building relationships at all levels
Business Development Acumen: Experience in identifying opportunities, winning new business, and enhancing market presence
Results-Driven Approach: A commercially minded professional who can balance quality service delivery with financial performanceWhat will be on Offer
A Comprehensive Package to Support Your Success:
Career Progression: Clear pathway to partnership within the firm for the right candidate
Strategic Influence: Genuine opportunity to shape departmental direction and contribute to firm-wide success
Collaborative Environment: Lead a talented team across two sites in a supportive, professional culture
Flexible Working: Hybrid working options available after an initial period, promoting work-life balance
Competitive Salary: Reflecting your experience and the seniority of the role
Excellent Benefits Package:
Generous holiday entitlement
Enhanced sick pay
Bonuses
Employee referral scheme
Employee discount
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For more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref 37394