LENNOXVALE
Practice Lead of – Conveyancing and Non-Contentious Business
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Our client, a leading regulatory body in Belfast is recruiting for a Practice Lead of – Conveyancing and Non-Contentious Business to join their organisation on a Fixed term maternity cover / secondment contract.
Your New Role
As the Practice Lead of Conveyancing and Non-Contentious Business, you will report to the Head of Policy & Engagement, and will be a member of the Senior Management Team. You will be the organisation's expert on matters relating to conveyancing and non-contentious business. You will act as Secretary to the Conveyancing and Non-Contentious Business Committees. The core focus of the role is to improve the experience of solicitors in Northern Ireland who engage in conveyancing or non-contentious business activities.
Your main duties & responsibilities of the role will be;
- Acting as the organisation's lead adviser on specific legal matters, keeping informed of developments in policy, legislation and best practice in these areas.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with members as well as a range of external stakeholders in Government and other sectors.
- Providing support to Practice Committees, ensuring that timely, high-quality advice, insights and written submissions are provided to the Committees.
- Drafting responses to Government consultation papers and submissions for Committees and the Council of the organisation.
- Developing practical support for the profession, including Practice Notes on legal developments.
- Delivering appropriate organisation's conferences and events.
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What You Need To Succeed
As the Practice Lead of – Conveyancing and Non-Contentious Business you will be;
- A professional legal qualification as a solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 3* years’ post qualifying experience in conveyancing and property;
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- A minimum of 5* years’ substantial and demonstrable experience in conveyancing and property gained in a legal, professional, regulatory or policy environment. *May be increased for shortlisting purposes
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- A detailed working knowledge of conveyancing law, practice and procedure in Northern Ireland and the issues currently facing the profession in this area.
- An in-depth knowledge of the Northern Ireland legal system.
- Ability to analyse complex legal issues.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to analyse and exercise sound judgement in decision-making.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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What You'll Receive In Return
As the Practice Lead of – Conveyancing and Non-Contentious Business, the salary bracket is from £59,140 to £64,819, subject to relevant experience plus a 10% pension. A degree of flexible working will be considered as well.
Applying For Your New Role
Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.
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