Law Firm Risk & Compliance Leader

UNCOVER; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UNCOVER, a leading UK law firm, seeks a Senior Governance & Risk Analyst in Birmingham to join the Risk & Compliance function. The role suits an experienced compliance professional who enjoys a broad range of risk and regulatory matters.

You will oversee firm-wide risk processes, provide PRACTICAL guidance on AML/CDD, conflicts, SRA compliance and information security, and support policy development, training and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Compliance function, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CDD, conflicts, SRA compliance, data protection and information security.
• Ability to provide practical, commercially aware guidance to stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a range of firm-wide risk and compliance processes.
• Provide advice across AML/CDD, conflicts of interest, SRA requirements, data protection and internal risk policies.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support policy development and review.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to junior members of Governance & Risk and compliance teams.
• Coordinate and deliver compliance training for new joiners and staff; support onboarding and development.
• Maintain and develop information security and quality frameworks, including audits and external assessments.
• Contribute to firm-wide risk, compliance and project initiatives.

Skills

Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder advisory

Policy development

People leadership

Job description

UNCOVER, a leading UK law firm, seeks a Senior Governance & Risk Analyst in Birmingham to join the Risk & Compliance function. The role suits an experienced compliance professional who enjoys a broad range of risk and regulatory matters.

You will oversee firm-wide risk processes, provide PRACTICAL guidance on AML/CDD, conflicts, SRA compliance and information security, and support policy development, training and audits.