Conveyancing Practice Lead - Remote

Conveyancing Practice Lead

Remote Working

(1 day a month office- South Coast)

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We're working with a modern legal business that's doing things a bit differently. They've built a strong legal business with a successful conveyancing operation at the forefront of it's practice built around experienced consultants and case handlers, and they're now looking for a Practice Lead to provide the legal oversight and technical expertise that keeps everything running smoothly.

• This isn't a fee-earning treadmill role. It's about leading from the front, supporting the team, and making sure the legal work is watertight.
• You'll be the person others turn to when something tricky lands on their desk.
• The role is remote, with one day a month required at head office, for team connection and planning.

You'll be the centre of the conveyancing team, providing guidance, technical oversight and support across a wide range of residential matters including:

• Sales and purchases
• Transfers of title
• Remortgages
• Lender work
• Building Safety Act considerations

You'll help keep matters progressing, answer technical questions from consultants and case handlers, and ensure files meet the right legal and regulatory standards.

It's a hands-on leadership role, but without the expectation of carrying a heavy personal caseload.

• Supervising & Supporting the Team
• Act as the go-to technical expert for residential conveyancing queries and complex matters.
• Provide guidance across the full conveyancing process and help the team resolve issues quickly and confidently.

Compliance & Risk

• Carry out file reviews and ensure matters meet regulatory and lender requirements.
• Maintain strong standards around AML, client care and record keeping.
• Ensure work aligns with SRA / CLC rules and CQS expectations.

Keeping Things Moving

• Support the day-to-day flow of work in a busy conveyancing environment.
• Spot problems early and help remove blockers so matters can progress smoothly towards completion.

Quality Assurance

• Review and sign off key documents and pre-completion packs.
• Make sure everything is legally sound and lender compliant before submission.

Advising on Complex Matters

• Provide clear, practical advice to consultants when unusual or non-standard issues arise.
• You'll be the person who helps the team find solutions rather than hit roadblocks.

Solid residential conveyancing experience and the confidence to support others.

Typically this will include:

• 5+ years' residential conveyancing experience
• Qualified as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer (CLC) or CILEX
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or team-lead role
• Strong experience dealing with lenders and mortgage work
• Knowledge across the full conveyancing process, including Building Safety Act considerations
• Experience reviewing files and supervising other conveyancers

A hands on approach to work, personable and approachable individual with a practical and solutions-focused outlook.

So, If you're an experienced conveyancer who enjoys supporting others and wants a senior role without the usual corporate layers make an application today and lets take this forward!