Assistant Conveyancing Operations Manager

Our client is seeking an Assistant Conveyancing Operations Manager to join their team in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear on a hybrid basis.

Overview of the role:

The suitable candidate will find extensive opportunities for enhancing their professional skills in process improvement, coaching techniques, recruitment strategies, team development as well as learning and applying Lean Six Sigma approaches. Opportunities for advancement will be available via both formal educational programs and real-world learning on the job.

The ideal candidate

• Ideally an absolute minimum of 1 year PQE who is either a qualified Licensed Conveyancer (CLC), Legal Executive (CILEX) or Solicitor (SRA).
• The ideal candidate will have an extensive technical background in conveyancing, capable of handling a varied workload, with experience in running their own caseloads.

The role

The role requires an 'all-rounder’ who is flexible, with the desire and ability to pitch in across the whole business in a variety of projects as outlined below:

• Team management and team development.
• System and process management and development.
• Compliance.
• Supporting HR activities. - You will assist Directors in Attracting, recruiting and developing new employees. - Implementing a Graduate recruitment programme. - Managing the talent pipeline.
• New Business Development. - You will assist Directors in Attracting new Introducers to the business. - Retaining existing Introducers to the business. - Identifying new sources of revenue.

General management:

• You will monitor and support the conveyancing team to ensure compliance with legal standards and regulatory requirements.
• You will monitor and support the conveyancing sub-teams to help identify barriers, issues and anything this is getting in the way of files flowing seamlessly through the process.
• You will support our Float Conveyancer’s during periods of absence.
• You will monitor departmental performance, identify and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

Benefits

• My client offer a holiday allowance of 33 days (including 8 bank holidays) with up to 5 extra days for long service, along with 1 extra holiday to either volunteer in your local community or for your birthday.
• As a firm, my client is committed to helping those who wish to become managers and leaders of the future, to gain academic management qualifications.
• Flexible working with Adjustable start/finish times can be arranged to support your work/life balance.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.