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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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