Our Managing Director Janine Wellington featured on the latest episode of the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast. The podcast hosted by David Opie, was part of a special edition to mark National Conveyancing Month.
Janine reflects on her journey from fee earner to senior leadership. She offers an honest perspective on the challenges facing modern conveyancing – particularly when it comes to attracting and retaining talent. Janine acknowledges a difficult truth: many within the profession might hesitate before recommending conveyancing as a career to the next generation.
Drawing on our experience at Convey Law, Janine shares how we are addressing these challenges through meaningful investment in people. This includes our structured “Convey Law Pathway,” which blends practical experience with academic learning, alongside clear progression routes and dedicated pastoral support. We place strong emphasis on building resilience, confidence, and communication skills – creating an environment where junior colleagues feel empowered to ask questions, set boundaries, and develop the people-focused skills essential for excellent client care.
Janine also recognises that our ability to invest in training, technology, and development is shaped by the scale of our organisation. Across the sector, many firms continue to grapple with legacy systems and limited training infrastructure, making consistent career development more difficult to achieve.
The conversation also explores the impact of hybrid working. While it offers flexibility, it has reduced opportunities for the kind of informal, “on-the-job” learning that comes from sitting alongside experienced colleagues – something that has traditionally played a vital role in building confidence and competence.
From culture and regulation to AML, due diligence, tax considerations, and digitisation, the discussion captures the realities of life at the coalface of conveyancing today.
Despite the challenges, Janine remains optimistic about the future of the profession. With improved fee structures, recognition, and clearer guidance, she believes conveyancing can once again be seen as a rewarding and respected career. After all, people will always need to buy and sell homes – and our industry must continue to evolve to meet that enduring demand.
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