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Mentorship and culture are crucial for retaining
early-career conveyancers. Fiaz Khalid, CEO of
Leading Property Lawyers (LPL), says experienced
professionals have a responsibility to support
colleagues, especially those new to the profession,
rather than criticising or dismissing them.
He adds: “Many conveyancers have tended to
keep to themselves, focusing on the technical and
academic side of the work rather than promoting
the profession or supporting one another publicly.
Changing that mindset, by sharing more positive
messages and celebrating successes, would help
to attract and inspire the next generation.”
Mark Gray, chief transformation and technology
officer at HM Land Registry, warns that as more
basic work gets digitised, the traditional career
path may become more difficult.
He says: “The learning curve is steeper, because
the foundational work that used to be done in the
first years will soon disappear. We need to rethink
how we train people for the future, or risk missing
the opportunity.”
Mark Slade, partner at Fidler & Pepper, brings
a practical perspective to the conversation,
explaining how his firm has forged new routes
for talent. Fidler & Pepper has implemented a
‘Grow Your Own’ strategy, with staff starting as
assistants or juniors and going on to qualify as
licensed conveyancers or solicitors.
Slade notes that this is not just about pulling
people in, but ensuring a welcoming, constructive
environment for them to join. To this end, he
touches on the challenge of balancing workload
and wellbeing, stating: “When I was on the training
side, the solution was to limit the amount of work
people take on to a safe level. You provide mental
health support, you reward them if they hit their
financial targets, but as a business owner you still
need to make a profit. So, the only thing that can
really change is the price you charge.”
Nick Hale, group CEO at Movera, agrees on the
importance of workplace conditions: “You can’t
expect people to have pride in their role or do
exceptional work unless they’re surrounded by →
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