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Head Of Legal Practices & Property Lawyer

Law Staff Limited
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6PW, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Legal Practice (HOLP) position is for a full-time Solicitor, CILEx, or CLC qualified individual with at least 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
  • The role is with an innovative start-up law firm focused on providing comprehensive home-moving services and streamlining processes through technology.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with CLC authorization, conducting staff training, and overseeing regulatory compliance.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills, be approachable, and capable of delivering presentations and reports.
  • Salary details are not specified in the job description.
Head of Legal Practice (HOLP) Solicitor, CILEx or CLCOur client is an innovative start-up Law Firm, who are seeking a full-time Head of Legal Practice (HOLP) & Conveyancing Solicitor to join their team. Committed to providing clients with comprehensive home-moving services, having already established partnerships with estate agents, surveyors, mortgage brokers, and home removal companies. They are now expanding to include our own solicitors firm, completing our end-to-end service offering.Priding themselves on being at the pinnacle of technology, aiming to streamline the entire home-moving process with maximum efficiency.Job Requirements
  • Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with at least 4 years PQE
  • Ideally experience in a compliance related capacity within a legal practice
  • Experience in:
    • Handling client complaints
    • KYC and money laundering procedures
    • Overseeing regulatory compliance to maintain SRA authorization
    • Reviewing client care documentation and firm terms and conditions
    • Understanding of transparency rules
    • Compliant advertising and lead generation
    • Conducting firm-wide risk assessments
    • Delivering in-house regulatory training
    • Developing internal compliance failure reporting processes
Work LocationHybrid working arrangement, one day a week based out of either Norwich or Derby offices.Ideal Candidate ProfileWe are seeking a dynamic "people person" who is both technically and legally astute. The ideal candidate should be:
  • Solicitor, CILEx or CLC qualified with at least 4 years PQE
  • Capable of problem-solving and thinking outside the box
  • Skilled in delivering presentations to staff
  • Able to provide comprehensive reports to the Management Team
  • Approachable and collaborative, fostering a nurturing work environment
Key Responsibilities
  1. Ensure overall compliance with the firm's CLC authorisation terms and conditions
  2. Update and maintain internal compliance policies and the Compliance Plan
  3. Implement and communicate procedural changes across the firm
  4. Stay informed about regulatory and compliance changes
  5. Conduct staff training on compliance and client service quality
  6. Report directly to the Head of Conveyancing and Directors on compliance matters
  7. Provide regular status reports on the firm's compliance arrangements
  8. Oversee and approve all lead generation and service advertisements
  9. Understand and manage other compliance areas, including:
    • Training and CPD obligations
    • Money laundering prevention
    • Data protection
    • Solicitors accounts rules procedures
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.In accordance with https://uksi/2003/3319/regulation/19/madeFor more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref

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