Head of Property Solicitor, CILEx or CLC - Fully Remote

About the Company

Our client is an innovative start-up Law Firm, who are seeking a full-time Head of Department for the practice and act as a 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.

About the Role

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

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a dynamic "people person" who is both technically and legally astute. The ideal candidate MUST be UK qualified Solicitor, CILEx or CLC qualified with at least 5 years PQE in Residential Property matters. 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:
• Training and CPD obligations
• Money laundering prevention
• Data protection
• Solicitors accounts rules procedures

Equal Opportunity Statement

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For more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref 36870