Compliance Assurance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Compliance Assurance Manager to lead assurance activities within their General Counsel's office. This pivotal role involves implementing best practices aligned with the firm's strategic goals and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations. You'll oversee a high-performing audit team, foster a positive working environment, and collaborate with various stakeholders to drive improvements across the organization. If you are passionate about compliance and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous and flexible pension schemes

Two paid volunteering days annually

Westfield Health membership

Qualifications

• Experience with Law Society/SRA or similar regulatory bodies.
• Background in compliance or in-house legal functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Compliance Assurance audit team's output and projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and resolve complex queries.

Skills

Compliance Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Law or Related Field

Job description

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We are seeking a Compliance Assurance Manager to lead our assurance activities within the General Counsel's office, acting as an ambassador for Irwin Mitchell's compliance obligations and the firm's culture and standards. This role involves implementing and embedding best practices aligned with the firm's values and strategic plans. The manager will serve as a key client interface across Irwin Mitchell from a compliance assurance perspective.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Ultimate oversight and management of the Compliance Assurance audit team's work output and relevant projects.
2. Motivating staff and creating a positive working environment for the Compliance Assurance Team to develop their skills, knowledge, and careers.
3. Managing the Compliance Assurance audit team on a day-to-day basis.
4. Collaborating closely with GCT Compliance Business Partners to drive targeted improvements across the firm.
5. Managing work priorities and audits to ensure successful outcomes and implementation.
6. Evaluating and enhancing the efficiency of processes and procedures.
7. Ensuring the firm has appropriate processes, systems, and controls to meet regulatory obligations; resolving complex queries in line with policies and strategies.
8. Playing a strategic role in the Compliance Assurance team's planning.
9. Leading a high-performing team by developing, retaining, and recruiting staff, setting clear objectives, and creating personal development plans.

About You

Your Role

We are seeking a Compliance Assurance Manager to lead our assurance activities within the General Counsel's office, acting as an ambassador for Irwin Mitchell's compliance obligations and the firm's culture and standards. This role involves implementing and embedding best practices aligned with the firm's values and strategic plans. The manager will serve as a key client interface across Irwin Mitchell from a compliance assurance perspective.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversight and management of the Compliance Assurance audit team's output and projects.
• Motivating staff and fostering a positive environment for skill and career development.
• Managing daily operations of the audit team.
• Engaging with GCT Compliance Business Partners to improve firm-wide compliance.
• Prioritizing work and audits to achieve successful results.
• Improving process and procedure efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements through proper controls and resolving complex queries.
• Contributing to the strategic planning of the Compliance Assurance team.
• Developing and maintaining a high-performing team with clear objectives and personal development plans.

About You

• Experience with Law Society/SRA or similar regulatory bodies.
• Background in compliance or in-house legal functions.
• Ability to work under tight schedules.
• Proven experience engaging with internal stakeholders at all levels.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to build relationships across departments.
• Excellent drafting skills.

We’re proud of our values and are looking for people who share them:

• Pioneering with an imaginative outlook.
• Approachable and caring.
• Tenacious in pursuing objectives.
• Efficient in service delivery.
• Working with integrity.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays; option to buy up to 35 extra hours.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Two paid volunteering days annually.
• Westfield Health membership for medical services and access to Aviva Digital GP.

We also promote well-being initiatives, including our Flexible by Choice programme supporting hybrid working, and have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024.

Our responsible business programmes reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, community investment, and environmental sustainability.