For Sian Saunders, a career in law was never really in question. From studying law at GCSE and A level through to university and a master’s degree, the legal world always held her interest. What she didn’t expect, however, was to find herself building a long-term career in conveyancing.
“I kind of fell into property by accident,” she says. “But once I started, I never left.”
Now a Conveyancing Manager and Solicitor at Cavendish, Sian brings more than seven years of experience to the role, alongside a genuine passion for supporting people and helping others grow. Having joined the business in November 2025, she has quickly established herself as a calm, people-focused leader who values collaboration as much as progression.
Sian’s journey into conveyancing began as a paralegal at an online law firm, where she steadily progressed through the ranks to trainee conveyancer, conveyancer, and eventually legal operations manager. After spending time at another firm as a legal partner, she joined Cavendish looking for something different: a place where strong standards and professional ambition could sit alongside a supportive culture.
“I’d heard glowing things about the culture,” she explains. “People were driven, but also willing to help each other and share knowledge. It felt like somewhere that genuinely cared about development and progression.”
Having previously worked in environments that felt more traditional, and at times challenging, Sian describes joining Cavendish as “a breath of fresh air.” From transparent communication across the business to visible investment in employee wellbeing and development, she found herself in a culture where people were encouraged to succeed together.
Today, Sian manages a team of property lawyers, helping them navigate everything from legal queries to complex files, client concerns, and day-to-day challenges. While the role itself is varied, one thing remains constant: her focus on people.
“My biggest achievement is definitely my team,” she says. “They work incredibly hard; clients are happy and seeing them continue to do well makes me really proud.”
That team-first mentality comes from experience. Early in her career, Sian had a manager who took the time to patiently explain reports, answer questions, and make even the most complicated parts of conveyancing feel manageable. It left a lasting impression.
“I remember thinking, I want to be that person for someone else,” she says. “Someone people feel comfortable coming to.”
Now, Sian aims to bring that same supportive approach to her own leadership style. She believes the best managers are the ones who listen, understand the realities of the role, and remember what it feels like to be in someone else’s position.
“Conveyancing can be difficult,” she explains. “A good manager understands the pressures, listens to their team, and takes a practical approach to helping people through challenges.”
Alongside leading her team, Sian has remained deeply committed to her own development. While working full time, she completed her Solicitor Qualifying exams alongside a master’s degree – something she credits to perseverance, discipline, and treating her role as a long-term career rather than simply a job.
“It wasn’t always the fun side of things,” she explains. “There was a lot of revision and extra reading, but I knew where I wanted to get to.”
And she is not done yet. Looking ahead, Sian hopes to continue progressing into the operational side of conveyancing, with ambitions to step into broader leadership roles in the future.
For now, though, her focus remains firmly on helping others succeed.
“If I can help someone learn, progress, or feel more confident in their role,” she says, “then I know I’ve done my job right.”