Director Legal advising on safety risks for Transport for NSW operations. Leading a team through complex legal negotiations and providing expert legal advice.
About the role
- Head Legal Cashier leading the client money team at Lawhive, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Focused on integrating financial processes within their AI platform.
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a high-performing client money team, leading by example and setting clear standards and expectations
- Oversee team workload and task prioritisation, ensuring timely delivery of business needs with a strong sense of urgency
- Mentor team members and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Ensure full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, leveraging in-depth knowledge of SRA reconciliations and reporting requirements
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust financial policies, procedures, and controls
- Set the benchmark for legal cashiering excellence across Lawhive and roll this out business-wide
- Maintain oversight of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures
- Act as the key partner in integrating client money processes into the Lawhive platform
- Identify gaps and clearly communicate platform changes required to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
- Collaborate closely with product and operations teams to prioritise and implement system improvements
- Drive continuous enhancement of client money operations through technology and process optimisation
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in legal finance, client money, or legal cashiering, with demonstrated team leadership
- Experience serving as COFA (Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration)
- Deep knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules, with a proven track record in SRA reconciliations and reporting
- Strong experience creating and implementing policies and procedures, particularly around AML compliance
Benefits
- 💰 Meaningful early-stage equity at one of Europe’s fastest growing startups
- ✈️ 33 days’ annual leave (25 + bank holidays) plus your birthday off
- 💰 Pension contribution via Nest
- 💻 Top-spec Macbook
- ⛳️ Regular team building activities and socials!
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Not specified
Degree requirement
Location requirements
Associate Attorney handling Energy Transactions at a global law firm specializing in project and infrastructure finance. Representing key stakeholders in US and international energy markets.
Associate Attorney specializing in Energy Transactions at a global law firm. The role involves managing complex energy financing and M&A transactions with significant market stakeholders.
Associate Attorney handling energy transactions for a global law firm with over 100 years of experience. Focus on energy & infrastructure transactions in major US markets.
Legal Compliance Advisor supporting responsible AI governance and compliance within the enterprise. Collaborating with cross - functional teams on regulatory compliance and operationalizing AI governance.
Legal and compliance intern providing paralegal and compliance support for BASF's Asia Pacific team. Involves legal research, document handling, and administrative tasks.
Legal trainee supporting compliance and contract law in a growing pharmaceutical firm. Engaging in practical legal issues and compliance tasks for 12 months internship.
Attorney specializing in insurance coverage and litigation for Clyde & Co in California. Analyzing insurance policies and providing legal advice while managing client communications.
Associate Attorney at Kubicki Draper with 2+ years of civil litigation experience. Seeking candidates skilled in insurance defense and premises liability in South Florida.
Legal Intern supporting contract lifecycle management and HIPAA compliance at Withings, a healthcare technology leader. Collaborating with international teams and enhancing legal efficiency.