Head of Legal Practice (HOLP) Solicitor, CILEx or CLC
Our 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
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Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with at least 4 years PQE
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Ideally experience in a compliance related capacity within a legal practice
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Experience in:
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Handling client complaints
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KYC and money laundering procedures
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Overseeing regulatory compliance to maintain SRA authorization
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Reviewing client care documentation and firm terms and conditions
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Understanding of transparency rules
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Compliant advertising and lead generation
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Conducting firm-wide risk assessments
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Delivering in-house regulatory training
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Developing internal compliance failure reporting processes
Work Location
Hybrid working arrangement, one day a week based out of either Norwich or Derby offices.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We 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
- Ensure overall compliance with the firm's CLC authorisation terms and conditions
- Update and maintain internal compliance policies and the Compliance Plan
- Implement and communicate procedural changes across the firm
- Stay informed about regulatory and compliance changes
- Conduct staff training on compliance and client service quality
- Report directly to the Head of Conveyancing and Directors on compliance matters
- Provide regular status reports on the firm's compliance arrangements
- Oversee and approve all lead generation and service advertisements
- Understand and manage other compliance areas, including:
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Training and CPD obligations
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Money laundering prevention
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Data protection
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Solicitors accounts rules procedures
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