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More2Life, part of the Key Group of companies, has been a pioneering force in the Equity Release market since its launch in 2008. Our mission is to help over 55’s live their later life with freedom and peace of mind. We’re committed to achieving this mission by providing innovative, customer-focused lending solutions that meet the unique needs of those aged 55 or over and their families. We are looking for a qualified Solicitor to lead and develop our Group Lending Legal Team. The legal team supports the lending function of our Group providing expert property legal advice, strategic guidance, and operational support across the full end-to-end lifecycle of lifetime mortgage products. The Head of Group Lending Legal Team is a senior leadership role with primary responsibility for overseeing the property and conveyancing related legal aspects of lifetime mortgage lending within more2life, together with the provision of legal oversight on key contracts and commercial arrangements. The role plays a key strategic role in shaping lending policies, managing legal risk and providing oversight and direction on conveyancing related legal issues arising from secured lending activity. The successful candidate will act as the senior legal authority for our lending division, ensuring regulatory compliance, legal risk management, operational excellence, and high-quality technical legal support to the wider business. Main role & responsibilities: As well as leading, mentoring and developing the legal team you will play a key role in providing legal leadership across the full lifetime mortgage cycle. Working closely with Underwriting, Risk, Compliance and Operations teams, you will provide expert legal oversight and strategic support across the business. Origination & Conveyancing • Provide senior legal oversight of all legal property conveyancing related aspects of lifetime mortgage lending,, • Provide expert advice on complex conveyancing matters, including leasehold, title defects, estate rent charges and non-standard property issues, ensure processes align with regulatory requirements, lender policies, and industry standards. Post Completion • Support the Servicing team on post completion activity including transfers of equity, part sale of land and service charge arrears, • Instructing and managing external legal advisors on repossession litigation, providing clear advice to senior stakeholders on risk, progress and outcomes Contract Support • Drafting, reviewing and advising on a range of commercial contracts supporting the lending business, with a particular focus on supplier agreements., • Providing legal advice on contractual risk, negotiating terms and ensuring agreements align with internal policies and commercial objectives, • Working with Operations and the Head of Supplier Relationships to support effective supplier onboarding and ongoing contract management Legal Risk & Governance • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across the lending lifecycle., • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulation, and best practice, • Contribute to governance frameworks, internal policies, and audit responses., • Provide clear and pragmatic legal advice to senior stakeholders., • Advise the business on legal risk, policy changes, and legislative developments affecting conveyancing and lifetime mortgage products Stakeholder Engagement • Act as a trusted legal adviser to senior leadership and key business stakeholders., • Work collaboratively with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Customer teams., • Represent the legal function in internal forums, projects, and change initiatives. Continuous Improvement • Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the legal function., • Embed consistent standards, strong controls, and high-quality legal outcomes., • Support transformation initiatives and growth of the lending business. Ideally, we will be looking for: • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 7 years PQE in Residential Property gained either in house or in private practice, • Experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, • Ability to identify and communicate legal issues to a non legal audience, • Strong technical knowledge of conveyancing and mortgage-related legal work., • Experience managing or leading legal teams., • Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide pragmatic business-focused advice., • Experience within lifetime mortgages, equity release or specialist lending is desirable Most of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business: Ambitious – to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement. Supportive – relationships are key to everything we do. Personal – going above and beyond to offer exceptional service. Integrity – honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships. Responsive – whatever the challenge we’ll deliver the right result. Expert – experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops Benefits • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising to 28 days based on length of service, • Additional holiday purchase scheme, • 1 charity day, 1 wellbeing day, • Pension 5% Employee and 8% Employer, • Simply Health cashback plan or AXA Exec Healthcare, • Life Assurance, • Plus so much more!

Court of Protection Senior Associate - Lancashire - Salary up to £90,000 + Bonus + Package An opportunity has opened at a respected Top Tier Legal 500 firm with a strong national presence. The firm is growing and is looking for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor (6+ PQE) to help lead and develop the department. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Court of Protection property and affairs matters, including complex deputyships and PI trusts. The Candidate • Court of Protection Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (6+ years PQE), • Highly experienced in handling complex and high value Court of Protection matters, • Litigation experience would be preferred but is not essential, • Experience in setting up Personal Injury Trusts and making applications for statutory wills, gifts would be advantageous, • Leadership skills (in particular supervision of junior staff), • Excellent organisation, time-management and Client care skills The Benefits & How to Apply • Salary up-to £90,000 - dependant upon experience, • Exceptional bonus scheme & Flexible benefits package, • Hybrid Working - 2 days in the office per week, • 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, • Enhanced pension scheme Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Rachel Thompson, Recruitment Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 | Mobile: 07939 986 652 Email:

Solicitor – Housing & Regeneration (Litigation) – Leading Regional Firm Preston | Full-Time | Hybrid Working Up to £50,000+ DOE I am working with a highly regarded regional law firm looking to appoint a Solicitor to join its Housing & Regeneration Litigation team in Preston. The team is recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers for its expertise in social housing and regeneration matters, advising a broad range of housing providers. You will be joining a collaborative and supportive team, handling a varied caseload of litigation matters within a well-established practice. The Opportunity This is a diverse Housing Litigation role offering exposure to a wide range of matters, including: • Housing management litigation, • Anti-social behaviour (ASB), • Possession proceedings, • Injunctions and enforcement action, • Wider housing and regeneration disputes You will manage your own caseload while also supporting senior colleagues on more complex matters. The role offers strong client exposure and the opportunity to work closely with social housing providers, delivering practical and commercially focused advice. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to business development and play a key role in the continued growth of the team. About You The firm is ideally seeking a Solicitor or CILEX with around 1–5 years’ PQE in housing, property litigation, or a related area. You will demonstrate: • Experience managing a litigation caseload, • Knowledge of housing law, property litigation, or social housing, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Excellent communication and client-facing ability, • A proactive and team-oriented approach Experience in ASB matters, advocacy, or business development would be advantageous but not essential. This role would suit a solicitor looking to develop their career within a well-regarded housing litigation team. The Firm You will be joining a progressive and people-focused firm with a strong reputation across the North. The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a genuine emphasis on career development, wellbeing, and long-term progression. Flexible working is embedded within the firm, alongside a commitment to delivering high-quality, practical legal services to its clients. Benefits • Competitive salary and profit share scheme, • Generous annual leave with option to purchase additional days, • Enhanced family-friendly and sick pay policies, • Ongoing training and career progression opportunities, • Health and wellbeing benefits, including healthcare plan, • Retail, gym, and lifestyle discounts, • Regular social events and recognition initiatives If you are a motivated Housing Litigation solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within a well-established regional firm, I would be keen to speak with you. Niamh Nolan 07917851628

Are you able to manage and coordinate the legal aspects of property transactions? You don’t need to be a full-on Paralegal for this role, but that kind of background would be exactly the right sort of thing… This is a key organisational role focused on ensuring matters progress efficiently from agreed terms through to completion. The purpose of this role is to coordinate, manage and drive the external law firms the developer engages to ensure smooth progression of all legal matters, focused on ensuring that matters progress efficiently from agreed terms through to completion. About the Role Based in the Preston office, you will act as the central point of contact for all legal processes across the property group, including acquisitions, disposals, lettings and litigation. You will liaise directly with multiple external solicitors and ensure information flows effectively between them and the internal team. Key Responsibilities • Managing property transactions once Heads of Terms are agreed, • Liaising with external solicitors to ensure timely progress, • Coordinating responses to enquiries and information requests, • Chasing progress on searches, title matters and documentation, • Monitoring timelines and identifying potential delays, • Supporting acquisitions, disposals and lettings, • Liaising with litigation solicitors and assisting with instructions and documentation, • Maintaining internal trackers of ongoing legal matters Candidate Profile You need to have some experience in a property‑legal environment, such as: • Commercial property paralegal, • Conveyancing executive, • Property legal assistant, • Transaction coordinator within a law firm or property company You should also have experience of handling property transactions and be confident communicating with solicitors, agents and professional advisors. Ideally, you’ll be • Highly organised, • Proactive and persistent in driving progress, • Comfortable managing multiple transactions simultaneously, • Familiar with commercial property processes including leases, titles, enquiries and completion procedures A legal qualification is not required, but a strong practical understanding of property transactions is essential. So if you live within commuting distance of Preston and feel like you fit the bill, apply to this advert with an up to date CV or call Ed Collins on 0161 607 5084 for more information

A legal 500 listed law firm with offices based across Lancashire are seeking a Solicitor to join their highly regarded Legal 500 listed department. The team currently consists of x2 Solicitors, x2 Paralegals and support staff, so you will fit into a structure that does offer the opportunity to progr

You will join a collaborative team to handle housing disputes and provide advice on housing management matters. The firm offers strong supervision and opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place for those eager to grow within social housing litigation. A leading regional law

A regional law organization is seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to manage a diverse caseload in civil litigation matters.

More2Life, part of the Key Group of companies, has been a pioneering force in the Equity Release market since its launch in 2008. Our mission is to help over 55's live their later life with freedom and peace of mind. We're committed to achieving this mission by providing innovative, customer-focused lending solutions that meet the unique needs of those aged 55 or over and their families. We are looking for a qualified Senior Solicitor to lead and develop our Group Lending Legal Team. The legal team supports the lending function of our Group providing expert property legal advice, strategic guidance, and operational support across the full end-to-end lifecycle of lifetime mortgage products. The Head of Group Lending Legal Team is a senior leadership role with primary responsibility for overseeing the property and conveyancing related legal aspects of lifetime mortgage lending within more2life, together with the provision of legal oversight on key contracts and commercial arrangements. The role plays a key strategic role in shaping lending policies, managing legal risk and providing oversight and direction on conveyancing related legal issues arising from secured lending activity. The successful candidate will act as the senior legal authority for our lending division, ensuring regulatory compliance, legal risk management, operational excellence, and high-quality technical legal support to the wider business. Main role & responsibilities: As well as leading, mentoring and developing the legal team you will play a key role in providing legal leadership across the full lifetime mortgage cycle. Working closely with Underwriting, Risk, Compliance and Operations teams, you will provide expert legal oversight and strategic support across the business. Origination & Conveyancing Provide senior legal oversight of all legal property conveyancing related aspects of lifetime mortgage lending, Provide expert advice on complex conveyancing matters, including leasehold, title defects, estate rent charges and non-standard property issues, ensure processes align with regulatory requirements, lender policies, and industry standards. Post Completion Support the Servicing team on post completion activity including transfers of equity, part sale of land and service charge arrears Instructing and managing external legal advisors on repossession litigation, providing clear advice to senior stakeholders on risk, progress and outcomes Contract Support Drafting, reviewing and advising on a range of commercial contracts supporting the lending business, with a particular focus on supplier agreements. Providing legal advice on contractual risk, negotiating terms and ensuring agreements align with internal policies and commercial objectives Working with Operations and the Head of Supplier Relationships to support effective supplier onboarding and ongoing contract management Legal Risk & Governance Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across the lending lifecycle. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulation, and best practice Contribute to governance frameworks, internal policies, and audit responses. Provide clear and pragmatic legal advice to senior stakeholders. Advise the business on legal risk, policy changes, and legislative developments affecting conveyancing and lifetime mortgage products Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted legal adviser to senior leadership and key business stakeholders. Work collaboratively with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Customer teams. Represent the legal function in internal forums, projects, and change initiatives. Continuous Improvement Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the legal function. Embed consistent standards, strong controls, and high-quality legal outcomes. Support transformation initiatives and growth of the lending business. Ideally, we will be looking for: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 7 years PQE in Residential Property gained either in house or in private practice Experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts Ability to identify and communicate legal issues to a non legal audience Strong technical knowledge of conveyancing and mortgage-related legal work. Experience managing or leading legal teams. Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide pragmatic business-focused advice. Experience within lifetime mortgages, equity release or specialist lending is desirable Most of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business: Ambitious - to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement. Supportive - relationships are key to everything we do. Personal - going above and beyond to offer exceptional service. Integrity - honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships. Responsive - whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result. Expert - experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops