Legal Risk & Compliance Manager

Law Staff Ltd; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected legal practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Compliance Manager to oversee the compliance framework. The role involves ensuring regulatory adherence, managing compliance breaches, and supporting risk management. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of the regulatory framework governing solicitors and previous compliance experience. This position offers competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and commitment to work-life balance among other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary (pro-rata)

Performance-related bonus

Generous holiday entitlement (pro-rata, plus Christmas closure)

Pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the regulatory framework governing solicitors.
• Previous law firm compliance or governance experience.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement on regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the firm's compliance framework and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Record and monitor compliance breaches for COLP and COFA.
• Manage complaints handling processes and AML compliance.

Skills

Regulatory framework understanding

SRA Codes of Conduct knowledge

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IT confidence

Job description

About the Firm:

Our client is a respected legal practice with a strong focus on regulatory excellence, governance, and continuous improvement. The firm is committed to maintaining Lexcel and ISO accreditations while fostering a collaborative and professional working environment.

Compliance Manager — Position Overview:

This is a part‑time role responsible for overseeing the firm's compliance framework, ensuring regulatory adherence and effective risk management. You will work autonomously while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders across the firm.

Key Responsibilities of the Compliance Manager:

• Oversight of SRA Codes of Conduct and regulatory compliance
• Recording and monitoring compliance breaches for COLP and COFA
• Managing complaints handling processes
• Anti‑Money Laundering compliance and awareness
• Preparation for Lexcel and ISO audits
• Maintaining and reviewing firm policies, registers and office manuals
• Implementing and overseeing the firm's audit plan
• Managing GDPR matters including data retention and destruction
• Coordinating practising certificate applications and CPD compliance
• Renewal of Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Risk management including file review systems and annual reporting
• Supporting diversity audits and firm‑wide compliance awareness
• Working with department leads to ensure regulatory obligations are met

Requirements of the Compliance Manager:

• Strong understanding of the regulatory framework governing solicitors
• Working knowledge of SRA Codes of Conduct and Accounts Rules
• Previous law firm compliance or governance experience
• Ability to exercise sound judgement on regulatory matters
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with stakeholders
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills
• IT confident with Microsoft Office and legal systems

The Benefits for the Compliance Manager role:

• Competitive salary (pro‑rata)
• Performance‑related bonus
• Generous holiday entitlement (pro‑rata, plus Christmas closure)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Commitment to work‑life balance
• And more

If you are an experienced compliance professional seeking a part‑time opportunity within a respected law firm, apply today.

Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37598.

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