Compliance Lawyer

G2 Legal Limited; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Taunton is seeking a Compliance Lawyer to join their compliance team. This role offers flexible, remote working with one day each week required in the office. You'll ensure all regulatory requirements are met, support legal obligations, and provide training on compliance procedures. Ideal candidates should be qualified solicitors or legal executives with experience in legal compliance, particularly regarding SRA Standards and data protection. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexible working arrangements

Remote working with office attendance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal compliance role is preferred.
• Understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) is beneficial.
• Ability to handle data protection matters, including GDPR breaches.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance across the firm.
• Support legal and regulatory obligations.
• Provide training on compliance procedures.
• Perform compliance risk assessments.

Skills

Legal compliance experience

Knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations

Data protection expertise

Risk assessment capability

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Compliance Lawyer

Remote Working – with one day/week in Taunton office

Solicitor, Legal Executive or Lawyer

To £60k

Thiswell-established law firm specializing in personal injury, clinical negligence & industrial disease mattersis looking to recruit into its dedicated compliance team

About the role:

The role is within the compliance team, reporting directly to the managing director to ensure all regulatory requirements are met.

The position is designed for someone ideally with previous experience in legal compliance who can integrate quickly into the team and take on responsibilities with minimal training

You will work largely remotely withone day per week in the Taunton office, with flexibility for part-time arrangements (4 days/week if needed) or compressed hours

Responsibilities:

• Ensure regulatory compliance across the firm
• Support the firm in meeting its legal and regulatory obligations, including the SRA Standards and Regulations, sanctions compliance, AML, anti-bribery, data protection and GDPR
• Provide training to staff on compliance procedures, policies, regulatory changes and professional standards
• Monitor & fulfil Professional Indemnity & Insurer obligations
• Perform compliance risk assessments to evaluate the level, significance and scope of risks within the firm
• Manage client complaints, including investigating issues, recommending and implementing remedial actions

Salary and benefits:

• Salary range of £45,000 to £60,000 depending on experience
• Flexible working arrangements including part-time (four days per week is possible)
• Mainly remote working, with one day/week office attendance in Taunton
• 25 days holiday

You will have some of the following:

• Ideally a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive, or experienced Compliance Lawyer
• Previous experience in a legal compliance role
• Detailed knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
• Able to quickly understand the business, its objectives and its risk profile
• Experience dealing with data protection matters, including GDPR breaches and experience updating internal risk assessments

ESSENTIAL:

The ability to attend the Taunton office in person once a week

What next?

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