Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Manager to join a successful and growing Residential Property team based in Billingham. This is a permanent, full-time job offering a competitive salary in the £50,000s (with flexibility for an exceptional individual), alongside excellent benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with service, flexibility to support work-life balance, hybrid working, wellbeing support, training and development and regular staff social events. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Manager, Residential Conveyancing Team Leader or Senior Conveyancing Supervisor looking to step away from managing a substantial personal caseload whilst remaining closely involved in technical conveyancing and leadership.

Role Responsibilities

This Conveyancing Manager job offers the opportunity to take ownership of leadership, quality and operational performance within a busy residential conveyancing environment. You will play a central part in maintaining high standards of technical delivery whilst supporting a collaborative and high-performing team.

The incoming Conveyancing Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing and supporting a team of 5 fee earners alongside multiple support staff within the wider residential property function
• Conducting monthly file reviews and quality assurance across approximately 15 fee earners throughout the business
• Providing technical oversight and guidance on residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers and related transactions
• Supporting the development and performance of Residential Conveyancers and Conveyancing Assistants through coaching and mentoring
• Stepping into files where required for technical input without maintaining a large personal caseload
• Ensuring compliance, consistency and excellent client service standards across the conveyancing department
• Supporting process improvements and driving efficiencies through use of legal technology and case management systems including LEAP (experience highly desirable)
• Working closely with senior leadership to support continued growth and operational success within the Billingham office

Person Specification

Applications are sought from experienced Conveyancing Managers, Senior Residential Conveyancers, Licensed Conveyancers, Solicitors, Legal Executives or Residential Property professionals with strong technical expertise who are looking to move into, or continue within, a people management and quality-focused position.

You will also demonstrate:

• Significant experience within residential conveyancing and property transactions
• Strong technical knowledge across residential property law and conveyancing processes
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring fee earners and support teams would be highly advantageous
• Confidence conducting file audits, file reviews and maintaining compliance standards
• Experience using LEAP case management software would be highly desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and support colleagues
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to improving processes and client experience
• A genuine interest in developing teams whilst maintaining exceptional service delivery

Benefits and Rewards

This Conveyancing Manager job offers the opportunity to join a supportive and people-focused law firm that values flexibility, collaboration and professional development.

Alongside a competitive salary package, benefits include:

• Salary in the £50,000s with flexibility available for an outstanding individual
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Additional annual leave awarded every two years of service
• Hybrid working (although with the nature of the role, preferably the majority of time in the office)
• Family-friendly and flexible working culture
• Paid staff social events
• Health assured wellbeing app with counselling support
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Planned future enhancement of benefits scheme
• Supportive leadership team and friendly working environment
• Genuine opportunity to shape and influence the ongoing success of the conveyancing department

About the Company

This Conveyancing Manager job is with a rapidly growing and highly regarded North East law firm with an established reputation in residential property and private client services. The firm has developed a strong presence across Teesside and surrounding areas and continues to attract increasing levels of work through reputation, service quality and client recommendations.

This law firm is recognised for delivering a professional yet approachable service and places genuine emphasis on communication, technical excellence and creating a positive experience for clients. Residential conveyancing remains a core specialism and the business continues to invest in growth, systems and people development. The culture is collaborative, supportive and down-to-earth, making this an excellent environment for an experienced Conveyancing Manager seeking long-term career progression and leadership influence.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Conveyancing Manager job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 0113 418 2494.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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