Team Leader / Senior Conveyancer - Leicester - £40,000 to £65,000

  • qed legal
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Mar 03, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Team Leader / Senior Conveyancer - Leicester - £40,000 to £65,000The firm This is a highly respected, long-established regional practice with a strong presence across the East Midlands and a well-regarded office in the heart of Leicester. Known for its collaborative, supportive culture, the firm offers the stability of a large regional organisation alongside the personal, people-focused feel of a close-knit team. With a reputation for quality service, approachable lawyers and strong community ties, this is an environment where you can build long-term client relationships and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day. Have you been looking for a role where you can step into leadership while still maintaining a varied, interesting caseload? Do you want to work somewhere that genuinely invests in your development and progression?The role
  • Lead, manage and develop an expanding residential conveyancing team
  • Handle a varied caseload including:
  • Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases (including new-build)
  • Re-mortgage files
  • Equity release
  • Transfers of equity
  • Oversee workflow, support junior team members and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
  • Build and strengthen relationships with estate agents, referrers and repeat clients
  • Work closely with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver joined-up client service
  • Help drive the team's profile locally through high-quality work and proactive engagementYou
    • Experienced residential conveyancer with a strong background in managing a mixed caseload
    • Confident in supervising or leading a team, with the ability to support others and delegate effectively
    • Strong communicator with excellent client-care skills and the ability to maintain trusted relationships
    • Capable of working independently with good organisation, compliance awareness and attention to detail
    • Comfortable using case management systems and modern conveyancing technology
    • Interested in developing further professionally - support is available whether you pursue CLC, SQE or other routes
    • Motivated by delivering excellent service and contributing to a positive, collaborative working culture
    Benefits
    • Supportive environment that promotes work-life balance
    • Genuine investment in your professional development, including qualification support
    • Friendly, approachable team culture with accessible senior colleagues
    • Strong local reputation providing a steady flow of quality work
    • Opportunities to shape the department as it continues to grow
    • Clear routes for progression within a stable regional practice
    If this sounds like the kind of role where you could thrive, why not take the next step? Apply online today, or if you'd prefer a confidential chat first, get in touch with Toby Ryan at QED Legal and discover whether this could be your ideal move.