Job Overview
Location
London
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Product Management
Date Posted
June 4, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Lead and scale Lawhive’s client money function for a six-month fixed-term contract, reporting directly to the Head of Compliance.
- • Take full ownership of all client money processes, ensuring strict adherence to SRA Accounts Rules and regulatory requirements.
- • Manage, mentor, and develop a growing client money team, setting clear performance standards and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
- • Oversee team workload and task prioritisation to ensure timely delivery of financial operations with a strong sense of urgency.
- • Develop, implement, and maintain robust financial policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with SRA reconciliations and reporting obligations.
- • Serve as the primary point of contact for integrating client money workflows into Lawhive’s proprietary AI-native platform.
- • Identify gaps in current systems and clearly articulate required platform changes to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- • Collaborate closely with product, operations, and engineering teams to prioritise and implement technology-driven improvements to client money processes.
- • Maintain oversight of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance and proactive risk mitigation.
- • Drive continuous enhancement of client money operations through process optimisation and automation initiatives.
- • Act as a key strategic voice in shaping the future of legal finance within a tech-enabled law firm environment.
- • Influence cross-functionally across technical and non-technical stakeholders to align finance operations with platform development and business growth.
- • Set the benchmark for legal cashiering excellence across Lawhive and ensure consistent application of best practices company-wide.
- • Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, managing multiple high-priority tasks with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- • Embody a growth mindset and actively contribute to building a high-performing finance function that supports Lawhive’s international expansion.
- • Participate in regular team-building activities and social events to strengthen collaboration and company culture.
🎯 Requirements
- • 10+ years of experience in legal finance, client money, or legal cashiering with demonstrated team leadership
- • Deep knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and proven track record in SRA reconciliations and reporting
- • Strong experience creating and implementing financial policies and procedures, particularly around AML compliance
- • Proven ability to lead teams through periods of growth and change while maintaining operational excellence
- • Comfortable identifying system gaps and clearly articulating platform changes needed for compliance and efficiency
- • Strong communication skills to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders
🏖️ Benefits
- • Meaningful early-stage equity at one of Europe’s fastest growing startups
- • 33 days’ annual leave (25 + bank holidays) plus your birthday off
- • Work from anywhere for a month
- • Pension contribution via Nest
- • Top-spec Macbook
- • Regular team building activities and socials!
Skills & Technologies
About Lawhive Inc.
Lawhive is a legal tech company that provides a comprehensive platform designed to streamline legal operations for law firms. Their AI-powered solution automates administrative tasks, manages client communication, and organizes case documents, allowing legal professionals to focus more on practicing law and less on paperwork. The platform aims to enhance efficiency, reduce overhead costs, and improve client service delivery. By integrating features like intelligent document analysis, automated billing, and secure client portals, Lawhive empowers law firms of all sizes to modernize their workflows and achieve greater productivity in a competitive legal landscape.
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