Cavendish, part of Movera, is seeking a Conveyancing Team Manager to lead, develop, and inspire a team of Property Lawyers in central London.

This hybrid role offers the chance to apply expert legal knowledge, champion change, and build strong relationships while ensuring seamless conveyancing operations.

The Role

You’ll oversee the day-to-day activities of the team, ensuring the smooth running of all operations, and look after all people issues. You’ll be a role model who motivates and develops individual team members and fosters a supportive, inclusive, and positive working environment.

• This is a permanent, full-time role, Monday to Friday.
• After an initial training period, there will be the option of home working 1 or 2 days per week depending on business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and structured upskilling, ensuring alignment with Movera values and accountability for team behaviours.
• Apply and disseminate expert legal knowledge to influence departmental ways of working and enhance team capabilities.
• Drive and embed change initiatives, collaborating with management and cascading updates throughout the team and department.
• Manage team performance and productivity, including workload distribution, quality monitoring, resource planning (breaks, holidays, training, absence), and addressing underperformance.
• Foster strong internal and external relationships with clients, introducers, and third parties, effectively handling queries, complaints, and escalations in line with procedures.
• Ensure operational compliance and efficiency, including post-completion management, meeting SLAs, monitoring system records, and supporting annual salary and budget reviews.
• Oversee comprehensive team development, including regular 1:1 reviews, maintaining Personal Development Plans (PDPs), liaising with L&D for ongoing training, assisting with recruitment, and facilitating team meetings.

What you’ll need

• Previous Conveyancing experience.
• Proven track record of successfully managing a team.
• A passion for training, coaching and mentoring.
• The drive and energy to develop and motivate a high-performing team.

What We Offer

We aim to reward your hard work generously. You’ll be greeted in our offices with great coffee, fruit and biscuits to keep you going, alongside all the benefits listed below, plus much more.

• 25 days holiday + your birthday off!
• Hybrid working
• Free conveyancing legal fees
• Moving home days off
• Volunteering days
• Retailer discounts and frequent socials
• Refer a friend bonuses

Look forward to Monday mornings at Movera, we have the culture, technology and purpose to change the way you feel about your job and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment.

At Movera, we celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and ideas that drive innovation and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. If you need any support during the application process, please let us know.

DBS and Financial Checks: We are committed to creating a safe, secure, and trustworthy workplace for everyone. As part of this commitment, all employment offers are subject to successful completion of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and financial background checks. These checks help us maintain the highest standards of integrity and compliance while ensuring the well-being of our employees and clients. Rest assured, all checks will be carried out with care and in full accordance with relevant data protection laws.