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

The 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 engagement

You

*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.