{"title": "Head of Legal Practice", "description": "
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Head of Legal Practice to lead our Conveyancing firm and ensure the highest standards of legal compliance and client care.
This is a senior leadership position requiring strong legal expertise, particularly in conveyancing, and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the firm complies with all legal and regulatory obligations, including those set out by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
* Leadership and Management: Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the legal team.
* Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage potential risks to the firm, implementing effective measures to mitigate risks associated with legal practice and conveyancing transactions.
* Client Relations: Maintain high levels of client care, handling complex or high-value cases and acting as an escalation point for client concerns.
* Training and Development: Train, support and update the wider business on all changes to compliance policies and communicating such procedures on a firm-wide basis.
* Reporting: Report directly to the firm's directors and Head of Conveyancing on matters of internal policy, compliance, risk management, compliance, and providing regular reports on the compliance plan and compliance arrangements.
Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with a minimum of 5 years PQE.
* Proven experience in a similar senior role, ideally as a HOLP or Compliance Management.
* Comprehensive knowledge of conveyancing processes, property law, and associated regulations.
* Strong understanding of CLC and/or SRA regulations and a commitment to ensuring compliance.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a legal team.
* Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong focus on risk management and quality assurance.
* Strong client care skills and a track record of delivering exceptional service.
* A proactive, organized approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and share options.
* The chance to work for an innovative start-up, backed by a high growth tech business, and the opportunity to work outside of the typical law firm culture and environment.
* Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Pension scheme and other benefits.
This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong legal background, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional client care.
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