Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

JR United Kingdom; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Compliance Officer for Legal Practice to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory obligations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority's standards, ensuring that the firm operates within the legal framework. This position requires a qualified lawyer with significant experience in compliance, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage priorities effectively. Join a boutique law firm that values integrity and professionalism, and contribute to maintaining high standards in legal practice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a qualified lawyer in a reputable SRA regulated law firm.
• 2+ years experience as a Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations under SRA regulations.
• Report serious breaches to the SRA promptly.

Skills

Compliance Management

Legal Knowledge

Prioritization Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Compliance Officer for Legal Practice, Knutsford

Client:

ZEDRA Group

Location:

Knutsford

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

06.04.2025

Expiry Date:

21.05.2025

Job Description:

As part of the ZEDRA group, ZEDRA Legal Services (ZLS) is a Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulated business. ZLS is a boutique private practice law firm serving its sister company, ZEDRA Trust Company (UK) Limited and a limited number of private clients in connection with private client matters, PoAs, wills, trusts, and probate.

As Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP), you will play a key role in ensuring the firm adheres to its legal and regulatory obligations under both primary legislation and the SRA’s Standards and Regulations.

Key Accountabilities

• Compliance with the terms and conditions of ZLS's authorisation.
• Compliance by ZLS and its managers, employees, or interest holders with the applicable SRA regulatory arrangements.
• That ZLS's managers and interest holders and those it employs or contracts with do not cause or substantially contribute to a breach of the SRA's regulatory arrangements.
• That prompt reporting is made to the SRA of any facts or matters that they reasonably believe are capable of amounting to a serious breach of the terms and conditions of the firm's authorisation, or the SRA's regulatory arrangements applicable to the firm, its managers, or employees.
• The SRA is informed promptly of any facts or matters that the COLP reasonably believes should be brought to its attention so that it may investigate whether a serious breach of its regulatory arrangements has occurred or otherwise exercise its regulatory powers.

Knowledge and Experience

• Be a qualified lawyer 5+ years PQE working for a reputable SRA regulated law firm.
• Have previous experience as a Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) of at least 2 years.
• Have excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
• Be self-motivated and focused on ensuring ongoing compliance with the SRA’s Standards and Regulations.
• Have the ability to articulate any issues of concern at Board level and to senior management.
• Be fluent in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills which are critical to the position.

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