Residential Conveyancing Team Leader (Full-Time) - Bristol
Location: Bristol
Employment Type: Permanent - Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:15pm)
Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to £75,000
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The Opportunity
TSR Legal is working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected regional law firm to recruit an experienced Residential Conveyancer to lead a growing conveyancing team based in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive individual to combine hands-on fee-earning with leadership responsibilities in a supportive and collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will manage a small residential property team while handling a varied caseload, supported by a dedicated Paralegal and Legal Secretary. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client-facing work and is passionate about mentoring and developing junior staff.
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Key Responsibilities
Fee-Earning Work:
* Managing a caseload of residential transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity
* Drafting and reviewing contracts, raising enquiries, reporting on title and mortgage, and progressing files through to exchange and completion
* Acting for mortgage lenders, reviewing AML documentation, and ensuring compliance throughout
* Communicating regularly with clients to provide clear updates and advice
* Keeping up to date with changes in conveyancing law and best practice
Team Leadership Duties:
* Supervising and supporting a small team of conveyancers and support staff
* Conducting regular team meetings, one-to-ones, and Personal Development Reviews
* Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and HR-related tasks for the team
* Allocating new instructions and managing workflow within the team
* Representing the team at internal management meetings and collaborating with senior leadership
* Engaging in local business development and networking to grow the team's presence in the market
Financial & Compliance:
* Preparing completion statements, managing funds, and ensuring all financial procedures are followed
* Liaising with accounts and compliance departments to maintain firm-wide standards
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The Ideal Candidate
The firm is seeking an individual who:
* Is a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer
* Has significant experience running a residential conveyancing caseload from start to finish
* Possesses previous leadership or supervisory experience within a legal setting
* Is IT-literate and familiar with legal case management systems
* Is professional, approachable, and confident in client-facing and business development activities
* Has a strong sense of initiative and is committed to the delivery of high-quality, personal legal services
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The Firm
The hiring firm is a long-established, award-winning legal practice known for its values-led approach and commitment to staff wellbeing, professional development, and work-life balance. With a strong reputation across the South West, the firm places a clear emphasis on collaboration, kindness, and client care.
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How to Apply
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team within a respected regional firm.
To apply, please send your CV to Olivia Reed at TSR Legal:
Email:
Phone: 02920 388100
For a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch.