Legal Director

Hybrid / Remote Working Arrangements

An exciting full-time opportunity has arisen as a Legal Director to head up an innovative start-up Law Firm. Our client already has an established client base of £800,000 of client fee earning potential in the first year, with referral business from a well-established Specialist Law Firm in wills, trusts and conveyancing.

We are seeking a 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.

Job Details and Benefits:

• Full time, permanent
• Monday – Friday, flexible hours
• Remote working with some onsite training and meetings (all expenses covered)
• Profit sharing arrangements.
• Comprehensive holiday package
• Private healthcare and company pension scheme

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the overall compliance with the terms and conditions of the firms CLC authorisation.
• Update where necessary all internal compliance policies and the overall Compliance Plan, incorporating any changes into the firm’s procedures as well as being responsible for effectively disseminating such procedures on a firm-wide basis.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients, agents, and other stakeholders, ensuring the firm's reputation for excellence and personalised service is upheld.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Play a key role in the strategic growth of the department, contributing to business development and networking activities.
• Lead and mentor a dedicated team of Paralegals and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

What we need from you:

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire and lead a team effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships and delivering exceptional client service.
• Must be a qualified solicitor, chartered legal executive or licenced conveyancer of at least 4 years PQE.
• Must have had at least two years in a compliance role working in a legal practice.
• Overseeing and ensuring compliance of firms regulatory requirements to ensure firms ongoing SRA authorisation.

Alternatively, you can apply to this advert and someone from the legal team will be in touch.