Head of Legal

Swoop Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading property business as an In-House Legal Counsel, where you'll oversee high-volume property transactions and drive operational efficiency. This role offers the chance to lead a talented team, collaborate with external partners, and enhance legal processes. With a competitive salary and professional growth opportunities, this dynamic environment is perfect for a proactive legal professional eager to make a tangible impact in the property sector. Step into a leadership role and unleash your potential in this exciting opportunity!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with extensive experience in residential property transactions.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, fostering a culture of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Audit current conveyancing operations and implement scalable solutions.
• Lead the end-to-end conveyancing process for property acquisitions and sales.

Skills

Conveyancing

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk & Compliance

Process Improvement

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Transaction Management Technologies

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In-House Legal Counsel (Conveyancing) – Join a Leading Property Business

Location: City of London (3 days in office, 2 from home)

Are you a seasoned conveyancing solicitor with a passion for driving efficiency and leading high-performing teams? Our client, a market leader in property transactions, is seeking a In-House Legal Counsel (Conveyancing) to play a pivotal role in managing and optimising their legal property processes.

About the Role:

As In-House Legal Counsel, you will take ownership of the entire conveyancing function, overseeing high-volume property transactions and ensuring a seamless and efficient process. You will work closely with external legal partners and internal teams to enhance operational performance, identify process improvements, and manage risk effectively. This is a hands-on leadership role where your legal expertise will directly influence business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Oversight: Audit current conveyancing operations, identify areas for improvement, and implement scalable solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Process Management: Lead the end-to-end conveyancing process for property acquisitions and sales, ensuring transactions progress smoothly and within commercial timeframes.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of para-legals, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring best-in-class service delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with external solicitors, internal teams, and leadership to align legal processes with business objectives.
• Risk & Compliance: Advise on legal considerations in property transactions, manage AML compliance, and oversee in-house legal risk.
• Operational Excellence: Source and onboard external law firms, streamline processes, and leverage technology to drive efficiency.

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with extensive experience in residential property transactions.
• Strong technical and commercial acumen, with the ability to manage complex legal matters at pace.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, fostering a culture of excellence and efficiency.
• Exceptional organisational and stakeholder management skills, with experience handling a high volume of transactions.
• Knowledge of transaction management technologies and process automation.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape and lead a critical business function.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise will have a tangible impact.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded legal professional to step into a leadership role with a thriving property business.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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