Overview Sellick Partnership is pleased to be supporting an ambitious, AI-native professional services group in their search for a Head of Legal Practice to join the business at a pivotal time. This is a unique opportunity to join a tech-forward legal and advisory business operating within an Alternative Business Structure (ABS), combining legal, financial, and software capabilities into one integrated platform. The business is pioneering a next-generation “professional services as software” model. A fully tech-enabled environment where litigation, corporate, regulatory, and advisory services are delivered via intelligent automation and agentic AI systems. Responsibilities

Regulatory & Compliance Leadership: Act as the designated Head of Legal Practice (HoLP) for SRA authorisation; Oversee compliance frameworks, policies, and firm-wide risk registers; Liaise with the SRA on authorisations, annual returns, and notifiable events; Ensure ongoing compliance with SRA Authorisation Rules, Code of Conduct, and Accounts Rules (in collaboration with the Head of Finance & Administration); Maintain and manage registers of breaches, complaints, and conflicts, ensuring timely reporting and remediation; Lead the design and scaling of service lines across commercial, corporate, dispute resolution, regulatory, and technology law; Advise the LLP Board on legal governance, regulatory risk, and compliance strategy; Work closely with the HoFA to ensure cohesive ABS compliance and AML oversight; Champion responsible innovation and ethical deployment of AI technologies within legal workflows. Operational Leadership: Implement robust client-care, file-management, and billing standards in line with SRA and Lexcel frameworks; Drive adoption of automation, knowledge management, and compliance-monitoring tools to enhance operational efficiency. Client & Commercial Engagement: Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards across all client engagements; Foster collaboration across the group’s legal, financial, and AI/technology teams; Represent the firm in regulatory matters and high-level external partnerships.

Qualifications

UK-qualified solicitor or barrister (or common law equivalent) with ideally 8+ years’ PQE including experience as HoLP, COLP, General Counsel, or Head of Legal/Compliance within a regulated law firm or ABS. In-depth knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations, the Legal Services Act 2007, AML, and data protection regimes. Demonstrated experience in managing SRA relationships and implementing firm-wide compliance systems. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, ideally within a tech-enabled or scale-up environment. Prior involvement with ABS start-ups, law-tech ventures, or legal innovation initiatives. Awareness of or hands-on experience with AI governance, data ethics, or legal automation tools. Commercially minded with an entrepreneurial outlook and the ability to thrive in a fast-evolving, multidisciplinary setting. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and seniority; Performance-based bonus, with potential for profit share or equity participation. Flexible hybrid working model, with office hubs in London (Marylebone) and Cambridge. Comprehensive benefits package including pension, private healthcare, and a technology allowance to support remote work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join an innovative start-up company and play a key role in their legal function. If you are interested in this role, please contact David Scott at Sellick Partnership for a confidential discussion. Job details

Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Legal Services

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