About us
Simply Conveyancing is the leading premium conveyancing provider in the UK. Simply blends high street customer service principles and technical expertise, with state-of-the-art processes, technologies and support.
Our company values
Raise the bar
Delight your customer
Grow together
Make a difference
Role Overview:
The Legal Manager is responsible for leading a team to deliver high-quality, compliant and efficient conveyancing services. The role focusses on driving day-to-day performance, developing people and ensuring consistent delivery against KPIs and service standards.
What you’ll do:
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach and develop a team of Property Lawyers and Conveyancing Executives
Set clear performance expectations aligned to KPIs and service standards
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews and development discussions
Responsible for new starter onboarding and training
Build a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture, actively engaging the team for maximum performance, motivation and engagement
Operational Delivery
Accountable for team performance by driving daily caseload progression to meet KPIs, SLAs and client expectations
Monitor performance metrics and take timely action to address risks or underperformance
Ensure effective workload distribution across the team
Maintain consistent delivery of high-quality legal work and client service
Technical Support & Escalation
Provide technical guidance on matters whether routine or complex, seeking guidance from subject matter experts and Senior Legal Managers where needed
Act as the first point of escalation for legal, client or agent issues, exercising independent judgement to take action without putting the client or business at risk
Support resolution of issues to minimise risk and maintain service standards
Compliance & Quality
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies
Maintain high standards of file quality, client care and risk management
Support audit and quality assurance activities
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve team efficiency and service delivery and propose to the Senior Legal Manager ideas in a clear and coherent manner
Support implementation of process improvements and business initiatives
Management and Teamwork:
Ability to coach, mentor and support team members
Works effectively under pressure and maintains team performance, motivation and engagement
Build a collaborative and supportive team environment
Supports delivery of change and encourages team engagement
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
Must be Qualified Solicitor (SRA), Licensed Conveyancer (CLC) or Cilex or nearly qualified (i.e. In next 6 – 12 months)
Working knowledge of CLC regulatory principles and Code of Conduct
Practical experience handling freehold and leasehold transactions
Ability to supervise and support others in conveyancing work
Competent user of core systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, Case Management Systems)
Why join us?
Salary starting at £54,000 annual Plus Bonus!
Great benefits package
Hybrid module + working flexible hours to fit your life
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