Conveyancing Manager

About the job

Job Title: Conveyancing Manager
Location: Solent or Northampton (Office-Based During Probation | Agile Working Available Following Successful Completion of Probation)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We’re recruiting for an experienced Conveyancing Manager to join the residential conveyancing team of a leading UK law firm, with opportunities based in Solent or Northampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established residential conveyancing professional to take ownership of a varied caseload while supporting the wider team to deliver an exceptional client experience.

You'll manage residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently, compliantly and to the highest professional standards.

Alongside managing your own caseload, you'll provide guidance, supervision and support to paralegals and junior colleagues, helping to maintain quality, consistency and continuous improvement across the team.

This role would suit an experienced Conveyancing Manager, Senior Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer or Residential Conveyancer looking to develop their career within a collaborative, high-performing and well-established legal practice.

Key Responsibilities

Residential Conveyancing & Case Management

• Manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to completion.
• Handle freehold, leasehold, new build and unregistered property sale and purchase transactions.
• Review and report on title, identifying and escalating technical or risk issues where appropriate.
• Manage complex title matters, including easements, covenants, restrictions and title defects.
• Deliver high-quality legal advice while ensuring transactions progress efficiently.
• Maintain effective case management practices to ensure deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Progress transactions proactively, identifying potential delays and resolving issues wherever possible.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor and support paralegals and junior conveyancing colleagues.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance on residential property transactions.
• Assist with file reviews and quality assurance processes.
• Promote best practice across the team and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help ensure service standards, deadlines and team objectives are consistently achieved.
• Support the development of junior colleagues by sharing knowledge and encouraging professional growth.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, lenders, developers, housebuilders, referrers and work providers.
• Manage referrals from key accounts and support long-term client relationships.
• Deliver an outstanding level of customer service throughout every transaction.
• Liaise confidently with all parties involved to ensure a smooth conveyancing process.
• Provide clear, professional and timely communication to clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain a proactive approach to client care, ensuring queries and concerns are addressed effectively.

Compliance, Risk Management & Quality Assurance

• Ensure conveyancing files comply with legal, regulatory and internal quality requirements.
• Support compliance, risk management and quality control processes.
• Maintain accurate file management and case records.
• Identify and escalate technical, legal or regulatory risks where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to minimise risk and uphold professional standards.
• Contribute to maintaining consistent and effective conveyancing procedures across the team.

Candidate Profile

• Strong residential conveyancing experience with the ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Experience handling freehold, leasehold and new build property transactions.
• Confident checking, reviewing and reporting on title.
• Experience dealing with complex title issues, including easements, restrictions, covenants and defects.
• Experience managing high-volume conveyancing caseloads within a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior team members.
• Strong understanding of conveyancing compliance, file reviews and risk management.
• Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and conveyancing or legal case management systems.
• A proactive, collaborative and client-focused approach to delivering legal services.

Desirable Experience

• Experience handling shared ownership transactions.
• Experience with remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Experience managing escalated or technically complex residential conveyancing matters.
• Experience supporting quality assurance, file reviews or technical development within a conveyancing team.

Working Arrangements

• Opportunities available in Solent or Northampton.
• Office-based working during the probationary period.
• Agile working available following successful completion of probation.
• Full-time, permanent position within an established residential conveyancing team.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a highly respected residential conveyancing team.
• Clear career progression and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Agile working available following successful completion of probation.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced conveyancing professionals within a market-leading legal practice.
• A varied role combining independent caseload management with team support and professional development.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Conveyancing Manager, Senior Conveyancer or Licensed Conveyancer looking to join a forward-thinking legal team with excellent career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV or contact the PYVITAL team for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.