Head of Legal Practice (HoLP) – Norwich or Derby

A Real Estate Group is looking for a Head of Legal Practice to help set up and grow their own Solicitors firm to enable them to provide an all-round service through their Tech platform. They are looking to grow quickly and become a national firm. For this role, they are looking for a qualified Solicitor who has previous experience working within compliance and risk functions within a law/Solicitors firm. The Group is already established with estate agents, surveyors, mortgage brokers, and home removal companies, and is now looking to complete the whole service with its own Solicitors’ firm. The Group is at the pinnacle of technology, aiming to speed the home moving process in the most efficient way possible. Responsibilities: Ensure overall compliance with the terms and conditions of the firm's CLC authorisation. Update internal compliance policies and the overall Compliance Plan, incorporating changes into the firm’s procedures and effectively disseminating such procedures firm-wide. Keep abreast of all regulatory compliance changes, training staff on compliance and client-facing quality of service to ensure service levels are met. Report directly to the firm’s Head of Conveyancing and Directors on compliance matters and internal policy creation, providing regular reports on the status of the firm's compliance arrangements. Oversee and sign off all lead generation and service advertisements to ensure compliance with relevant CLC marketing requirements. Understand other areas of compliance, including training and CPD obligations, money laundering, data protection, and solicitors accounts rules procedures. Characteristics Required: A dynamic “people person” who is technically and legally astute, capable of problem-solving and thinking outside the box to ensure the ongoing compliance health of the firm. Capable of delivering presentations to staff and providing comprehensive reporting to the Management Team of the Group. Approachable and able to work well with others to create a collaborative and nurturing work environment. Job Requirements: Must be a qualified Solicitor, chartered legal executive, or licensed conveyancer with at least 6 years’ PQE. Hybrid working out of either their Norwich or Derby offices. Must have at least two years in a compliance role in a legal practice dealing with: Client complaints KYC and money laundering procedures Ensuring compliance with the firm's regulatory requirements for ongoing SRA authorisation Client care documentation and firm terms and conditions compliance Understanding transparency rules Compliant advertising and lead generation Firm-wide risk assessments In-house regulatory training Devising and implementing internal compliance failure reporting processes Remuneration: £50,000 – 65,000 per annum.

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