Legal Manager - Leeds

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