Property Support Team Leader, Douglas Scott

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom, Manchester

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

32000.00 - 41000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead its busy Property Support Team, with a strong focus on post-completion work in commercial property. This is a hands-on role that combines technical expertise with leadership and team development. You’ll liaise closely with Fee Earners across property teams to ensure seamless support and be instrumental in shaping processes and workflows.

Job Responsibility:

Lead, motivate and support the Property Support team across all post-completion functions
Monitor team performance, allocate workloads, and ensure service levels are met
Provide training, mentoring, and day-to-day guidance to team members
Identify process improvements and implement best practices across the team
Oversee the preparation and submission of Land Registry applications
Manage complex post-completion matters relating to commercial property and finance transactions
Handle and resolve Land Registry requisitions and complex queries
Ensure accurate and timely SDLT/LTT returns and payments
Oversee registration of Charges and Debentures at Companies House
Ensure all tasks are completed within legal timeframes
Maintain and review team trackers, checklists, and systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy
Support the team in staying current with changes to legislation and procedural requirements
Work collaboratively with legal, compliance, and operational teams

Requirements:

Proven experience in both residential & commercial property post-completion work is essential
Experience in residential property post-completion also highly valued
Prior experience managing or supervising a legal support team
Strong working knowledge of Land Registry, SDLT/LTT, and Companies House procedures
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Experience using case management systems (Proclaim)

What we offer:

A leadership role within a respected and growing legal team
Hybrid working model and flexible hours
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing support function

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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