Job Description
Job description
The Role: Head of Legal Practice
Sector: Compliance, Conveyancing and Property Law
Location: Norwich or Derby – Hybrid Role
Salary: Up to £65,000pa
We have a very exciting opportunity for a Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or a Licensed Conveyancer with a minimum of 6 years PQE.
My client is creating an unprecedented 360 service offering for the world of residential property moves. The group are already well-established and highly regarded but in order for them to provide their clients with the most efficient and smooth experience, they are now launching a full Legal Service to compliment their other business streams.
That is why this Head of Legal Practice role is so exciting! Keep reading to hear all the reasons this could be the best job ever!
Benefits:
Hybrid working in either Derby or Norwich (2 days per week)
Competitive Salary
Future Share Option
Working directly with company directors
Excellent opportunity for career growth and development
The chance to build something new!
Working with cutting edge technology – smarter, not harder!
All about you:
Naturally, you will need the prerequisite qualifications and experience but crucially, you need a growth mindset. If you have ever found yourself saying ‘there must be a better way’, then this is the chance to build just that. Striving for ultimate efficiency, capable of delivering in a fast-paced and agile environment and collaborating cross-departmentally to achieve the best outcome. You will definitely be a people person and self-starter who is not afraid to roll-up your sleeves in the early days so that you can reap the benefits later.
Experience and Qualifications
• Must be a qualified solicitor, chartered legal executive or licenced conveyancer with at least 6 years PQE.
• Must have had at least two years in a compliance role working in a legal practice dealing with:
• KYC and money laundering procedures.
• Overseeing and ensuring compliance of firms regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing SRA authorisation
• Consideration of client care documentation and firm terms and conditions to ensure compliance with relevant rules
• Understanding of transparency rules
• Compliant advertising and lead generation
• Firm wide risk assessments
• In house regulatory training
• Devising and implementing internal compliance failure reporting processes.
• Excellent working knowledge of Data Protection, Money Laundering, Training and CPD obligations etc.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the overall compliance with the terms and conditions of the firms CLC authorisation. Update where necessary all internal compliance policies and the overall Compliance Plan, incorporating any changes into the firm’s procedures.
They will be responsible for keeping abreast of all regulatory and other compliance changes, training staff on compliance and client facing quality of service to ensure service levels are met.
Reporting directly with the firm’s Head of Conveyancing and Directors on matters of compliance and internal policy creation and providing regular reports on the status of the firms compliance arrangements. They will also oversee and sign off all lead generation and service advertisements to ensure all relevant CLC marketing requirements are met.
If you would like to be considered for this amazing opportunity, please send your CV to sheila@corecruitment.com
To view all our vacancies, go to, www.corecruitment.com
You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction.
The Role: Head of Legal Practice
Sector: Compliance, Conveyancing and Property Law
Location: Norwich or Derby – Hybrid Role
Salary: Up to £65,000pa
We have a very exciting opportunity for a Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or a Licensed Conveyancer with a minimum of 6 years PQE.
My client is creating an unprecedented 360 service offering for the world of residential property moves. The group are already well-established and highly regarded but in order for them to provide their clients with the most efficient and smooth experience, they are now launching a full Legal Service to compliment their other business streams.
That is why this Head of Legal Practice role is so exciting! Keep reading to hear all the reasons this could be the best job ever!
Benefits:
Hybrid working in either Derby or Norwich (2 days per week)
Competitive Salary
Future Share Option
Working directly with company directors
Excellent opportunity for career growth and development
The chance to build something new!
Working with cutting edge technology – smarter, not harder!
All about you:
Naturally, you will need the prerequisite qualifications and experience but crucially, you need a growth mindset. If you have ever found yourself saying ‘there must be a better way’, then this is the chance to build just that. Striving for ultimate efficiency, capable of delivering in a fast-paced and agile environment and collaborating cross-departmentally to achieve the best outcome. You will definitely be a people person and self-starter who is not afraid to roll-up your sleeves in the early days so that you can reap the benefits later.
Experience and Qualifications
• Must be a qualified solicitor, chartered legal executive or licenced conveyancer with at least 6 years PQE.
• Must have had at least two years in a compliance role working in a legal practice dealing with:
• KYC and money laundering procedures.
• Overseeing and ensuring compliance of firms regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing SRA authorisation
• Consideration of client care documentation and firm terms and conditions to ensure compliance with relevant rules
• Understanding of transparency rules
• Compliant advertising and lead generation
• Firm wide risk assessments
• In house regulatory training
• Devising and implementing internal compliance failure reporting processes.
• Excellent working knowledge of Data Protection, Money Laundering, Training and CPD obligations etc.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the overall compliance with the terms and conditions of the firms CLC authorisation. Update where necessary all internal compliance policies and the overall Compliance Plan, incorporating any changes into the firm’s procedures.
They will be responsible for keeping abreast of all regulatory and other compliance changes, training staff on compliance and client facing quality of service to ensure service levels are met.
Reporting directly with the firm’s Head of Conveyancing and Directors on matters of compliance and internal policy creation and providing regular reports on the status of the firms compliance arrangements. They will also oversee and sign off all lead generation and service advertisements to ensure all relevant CLC marketing requirements are met.
If you would like to be considered for this amazing opportunity, please send your CV to sheila@corecruitment.com
To view all our vacancies, go to, www.corecruitment.com
You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Head of Legal Practice position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Derby offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
