Company:
Law Staff Legal Recruitment
Location: London
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
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. 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. Handling client complaints
KYC and money laundering procedures
Overseeing regulatory compliance to maintain SRA authorization
Conducting firm-wide risk assessments
Delivering in-house regulatory training
Developing internal compliance failure reporting processes
The ideal candidate MUST be UK qualified Solicitor, CILEx or CLC qualified with at least 5 years PQE in Residential Property matters. Ensure overall compliance with the firm's CLC authorisation terms and conditions
Update and maintain internal compliance policies and the Compliance Plan
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
Understand and manage other compliance areas, including:
Training and CPD obligations
Data protection
Solicitors accounts rules procedures
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