Legal Compliance Officer

HarKaye Core Talent; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

Pension contribution

Death in service

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Liverpool is seeking a Legal Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to regulatory standards while promoting a culture of compliance. The role offers a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with experience in a regulated legal environment. Benefits include 26 days holiday and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a regulated legal environment.
• Knowledge of AML, GDPR, and data protection requirements.
• Proven track record in managing complaints and reporting breaches.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor on compliance-related concerns.
• Collaborate to design policies meeting SRA Standards.
• Develop systems for documenting compliance activities.

Skills

Qualified UK solicitor or legal executive

In-depth knowledge of SRA regulations

Strong understanding of risk management principles

Excellent analytical skills

Experience in facilitating audits

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant | Recruiting Legal Professionals at all levels in all areas of law

Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for ensuring regulatory excellence? Step into a pivotal role with a firm that is revolutionising the landscape of consumer protection litigation.

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment in the heart of Liverpool.

About the Firm

Our client is an ambitious, forward-thinking law firm that leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver ethical and efficient services to each and every client.

Specialising in civil litigation including housing disrepair and tenancy deposit claims, they are is rapidly expanding into new service areas and growing their reputation further across Merseyside.

You will be a proactive and experienced Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) to lead their compliance function.

This critical role ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements, promoting a culture of compliance, and support the firm’s strategic objectives by embedding best practices into operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor, fostering an open environment for discussing compliance-related concerns.
• Collaborate with department heads to design policies and procedures that meet SRA Standards and Regulations.
• Develop comprehensive systems for documenting compliance activities
• Assess and improve compliance controls, preparing detailed reports for senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks, oversee client complaints management, and ensure proper resolution and documentation.
• Design and deliver internal training programmes, develop communication strategies, and facilitate regular compliance workshops.
• Act as the primary contact with the SRA and other regulatory bodies, encouraging feedback to refine compliance processes.

Key Skills and Experience

• Qualified UK solicitor or legal executive with significant experience in a regulated legal environment.
• In-depth knowledge of SRA regulations, AML, GDPR, and data protection requirements.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and compliance monitoring frameworks.
• Proven track record in managing complaints, reporting breaches, and resolving compliance issues.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience in facilitating audits, regulatory reporting, and investigations.

What’s on Offer

• 26 days holiday
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Pension contribution
• Death in service
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Contact Izzie Vaughan at Harkaye Core Talent to be considered for this Legal Compliance Officer role in Liverpool today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Legal Services

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