Head of Conveyancing

Head of Conveyancing focuses on working closely with underwriting, risk, compliance and operations teams, you will provide expert legal oversight and strategic support across the business.

What the role involves

• Working closely with Underwriting, Risk, Compliance and Operations teams, you will provide expert legal oversight and strategic support across the business.
• Provide senior legal oversight of all legal property conveyancing related aspects of lifetime mortgage lending.
• Ensure processes align with regulatory requirements, lender policies, and industry standards.
• Provide expert advice on complex conveyancing matters, including leasehold, title defects, estate rent charges and non-standard property issues.
• Supporting the Servicing team on post completion activity including transfers of equity, part sale of land and service charge arrears.

Confirmed role details

• Working with Operations and the Head of Supplier Relationships to support effective supplier onboarding and ongoing contract management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulation, and best practice.
• Provide clear and pragmatic legal advice to senior stakeholders.
• Advise the business on legal risk, policy changes, and legislative developments affecting conveyancing and lifetime mortgage products.

Additional role context

• Life, part of the Key Group of companies, has been a pioneering force in the Equity Release market since its launch in 2008.
• Our mission is to help over 55’s live their later life with freedom and peace of mind.
• We’re committed to achieving this mission by providing innovative, customer-focused lending solutions that meet the unique needs of those aged 55 or over and their families.