Head of Risk

Bevan Brittan LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Bevan Brittan LLP in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Risk to lead its Risk & Best Practice team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance with legal regulations and guide operational management while providing strategic advice to senior leadership.

The successful candidate must be an experienced risk lawyer, adept at managing teams, and familiar with ISO standards. A collaborative approach is essential to thrive in this dynamic law firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk and compliance within law firms.
• Ability to advise C-suite executives effectively.
• Experience leading teams and presenting to Boards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the R&BP sub-teams and functions effectively.
• Provide leadership and governance for compliance.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and risk management.

Skills

Experienced risk lawyer

Leadership and mentoring

Presenting to senior management

Familiarity with ISO standards

Commercial advice proficiency

Strategic and operational oversight

Job description

Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers

Bevan Brittan’s Risk & Best Practice (R&BP) team is responsible for ensuring firm-wide compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and promoting Best Practice within the firm and by third parties working with the firm, as well as overseeing the firm's certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301 and Cyber Essentials Plus).

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced risk & compliance professional to join Bevan Brittan's growing Risk & Best Practice (R&BP) team. As Head of Risk, you will work closely with the Director of Risk (DoR) to lead and deliver a first-class risk and regulatory service to the firm.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the R&BP sub-teams/functions in line with the priorities set by the DoR, working with a range of key stakeholders across both legal and business services teams. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leadership and Governance
• Quality management and auditing
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
• Insurance, claims and complaints
• Advice and client support
• Training, reporting and continuous improvement
• People and operations management

What we are looking for from you

The successful candidate will be an experienced risk lawyer or senior risk & compliance professional, who has advanced their career within law firms. You will be familiar with offering C-suite advice to law firm partners and directors and will have experience which includes:

• Leading and mentoring a team
• Presenting to a Board or senior management team
• Familiarity with the broad requirements of ISO 27001, 9001 and 22301
• Providing pragmatic and commercial advice to internal clients
• Ability to focus on strategic objectives whilst maintaining strong oversight of operational delivery
• A collegiate, collaborative approach, aware of the day‑day pressures on partners and lawyers and keeping the bigger picture in mind

Make a Real Impact

Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm.

We support our people to be their best and, through our hybrid working model, we offer the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.