Job Description

We're on a mission to make sure

everyone has access to the law.

Lawhive is an online platform for consumers and small businesses to get legal help for a fraction of the cost of a law firm. Our platform combines regulated human lawyers collaborating alongside the

world's first AI lawyer

, specifically built for consumer legal work.

Equal access to the law is one of the biggest and most pressing unsolved problems in society today.

We're passionate about leveling the playing field

and believe access to the law should be a basic utility in society.

Our AI lawyer Lawrence is built on top of our own fine tuned LLM and recently passed the UK's bar exam equivalent.

We're backed by some of the top US and UK VC funds including Google Ventures, Balderton Capital and TQ Ventures. We recently secured a

$40M Series A

funding round to facilitate international expansion and to grow our team, representing one of the five largest Series A rounds in Europe for 2024.


We're looking for a strategic, detail-oriented Head of Client Money to lead and scale our client money function at Lawhive. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of all client money processes, manage a growing team, and ensure our systems, policies, and platform meet and exceed regulatory requirements.


You'll be a key voice in shaping how we integrate client money into the Lawhive platform, ensuring compliance with

SRA regulations

, embedding best practice, and driving operational excellence across the business. You'll also play a leadership role in mentoring the team and scaling a high-performing finance function that supports Lawhive's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and grow a high-performing client money team by example, setting standards and expectations. Oversee team workload and task prioritisation, ensuring delivery of business needs with a strong sense of urgency. Ensure full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, including 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. Act as the key partner in integrating client money processes into the Lawhive platform. Identify gaps and communicate platform changes required to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate closely with product and operations teams to prioritise and implement system improvements.

What We're Looking For

10+ years of experience in legal finance, client money or legal cashiering, with demonstrated team leadership. Deep knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules, with a strong track record in SRA reconciliations and reporting. Strong experience in creating and implementing policies and procedures, especially around AML.
Proven ability to lead teams through growth and change, while maintaining operational excellence.
Comfortable identifying problems and opportunities and articulating what's needed to improve systems/platforms. Highly organised, detail-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities with speed and accuracy. Growth mindset and enthusiasm for helping to shape the future of legal finance in a tech-enabled environment.

Benefits

34 Holidays (25 days annual leave + your birthday off + bank hols in England)


Equity (Share Options)


Pension


Regular team building activities and socials!


20% off legal fees through Lawhive