Conveyancing Team Manager - Manchester

Victor Chase Legal Recruitment is delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Team Manager to join a forward-thinking and growing residential conveyancing firm based in Manchester.

This newly created leadership position offers the chance to make a real impact, driving operational excellence, inspiring junior talent, and shaping the future of the conveyancing division. You’ll lead a high-performing team and work closely with internal stakeholders and associated property businesses to ensure a seamless, compliant, and client-focused service.

• Team Leadership: Inspire and manage a team of conveyancers, graduates, and support staff, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback in a positive and collaborative environment.

• Operational Management: Oversee daily workloads, holiday cover, and resourcing needs to ensure SLAs are met and KPIs optimised.

• Risk and Compliance: Conduct regular file audits, ensure AML compliance, resolve complex legal issues, and support with problem-solving on challenging cases.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and aligned estate agency partners to drive workflow and enhance client experience.

• Complaint Resolution: Address and manage client concerns efficiently, using insights to promote continuous service improvement.

• Professional Development: Champion CPD, compliance training, and career development within your team. Lead by example through professionalism and a results-driven mindset.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Proven experience managing a residential conveyancing team, ideally in a fast-paced volume environment.

• Strong people leadership and team development skills with a coaching approach.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with confidence in stakeholder engagement and performance management.

• A proactive, solution-focused attitude with high attention to detail, especially in relation to compliance, AML, and legal risk.

• Commitment to exceptional client service and a collaborative work ethic.

• Sound knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing practice.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including 28 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays).

• Pension Scheme eligibility after 3 months.

• Flexible working arrangements (to be discussed at interview).

• Support for ongoing professional development, including external training.

• A dynamic and supportive culture within a well-established and growing organisation.

Interested?
If you are an experienced team manager with a background in residential conveyancing and a passion for people leadership, this is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role with long-term impact.
Contact Victor Chase Legal Recruitment today for a confidential discussion.