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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

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 processesWork 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 environmentKey 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
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