Compliance Manager

Clayton Legal; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee the regulatory and risk framework. In this key role, you will work closely with partners to ensure compliance with SRA regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in legal compliance within a law firm, excellent communication skills, and a strong focus on risk and compliance. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a legal compliance role within a law firm.
• Experience acting as, or supporting, a COLP/COFA is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve the firm's regulatory and risk framework.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance monitoring.

Skills

Knowledge of SRA regulations

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Risk and compliance focus

Job description

Compliance Manager

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Firm: Established and growing law firm

The Role

An established law firm in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee and continuously improve the firm's regulatory and risk framework. This is a key role, working closely with partners and senior management to ensure full compliance with SRA requirements and best practice across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting, the firm's COLP and/or COFA
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations
• Managing and developing firm-wide compliance policies and procedures
• Overseeing risk management, complaints handling and breach reporting
• Conducting internal audits and compliance monitoring
• Advising partners and staff on regulatory matters and best practice
• Delivering compliance training across the firm
• Liaising with regulators, insurers and external advisors as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a legal compliance role within a law firm
• Strong working knowledge of SRA regulations
• Experience acting as, or supporting, a COLP/COFA (highly desirable)
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to risk and compliance

What's on Offer

• A key strategic role within a respected law firm
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible approach
• Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine influence at partner level

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