Job Title: Senior Conveyancing Solicitor - Team Leader
Location: Leicester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About Us
Rothera Bray is a well-established and highly respected law firm delivering expert legal services across the East Midlands. With a reputation built on integrity, professionalism, and exceptional client care, we are proud of our supportive culture and commitment to excellence.
As part of our ongoing expansion, we are seeking a highly experienced Senior Conveyancing Solicitor to lead our Residential Conveyancing team based in Leicester. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a motivated individual with strong technical expertise, a client-focused approach, proven business development skills, and the ability to inspire and manage a team of legal professionals.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the Residential Conveyancing team, providing guidance, support, and mentoring to junior solicitors and conveyancers.
- Handle a caseload of complex and high-value residential property matters from instruction to completion.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality standards, including Lexcel and CQS.
- Drive performance, profitability, and productivity across the team while maintaining exceptional client service standards.
- Play a key role in the development and execution of the department's growth strategy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with estate agents, mortgage brokers, developers, introducers, and other key referrers to generate new business opportunities.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the team's client base, increase market presence, and enhance revenue growth.
- Represent the firm at networking events, industry functions, and community initiatives, acting as an ambassador for the Rothera Bray brand.
- Collaborate with other senior staff and partners to support strategic objectives, cross-selling opportunities, and wider business development initiatives.
Act as a key point of contact for clients, referrers, and other stakeholders.
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Key Requirements
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Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing.
- Proven leadership and team management experience within a legal environment.
- Excellent technical knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.
- Demonstrable track record of business development, networking, and building successful referral relationships.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities and contribute to departmental profitability.
- Excellent communication, organisational, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
A proactive, entrepreneurial approach to developing new business and enhancing client service delivery.
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What We Offer
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High-value and complex legal work.
- Generous bonus scheme.
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
- Clear opportunities for progression.
A supportive and inclusive working culture.
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How to Apply
If you are a driven and experienced conveyancing professional with strong leadership and business development capabilities, ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter to:
[email protected]
