Legal Risk & Compliance Manager

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

Job summary

A respected legal practice in the UK is seeking an experienced part-time Compliance Manager to oversee the compliance framework and ensure regulatory adherence. The role involves working closely with senior stakeholders and offers a competitive salary pro-rata, performance-related bonuses, generous holiday entitlement, and a strong commitment to work-life balance and professional development. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in compliance within a law firm, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of the regulatory framework governing solicitors.

Benefits

Competitive salary (pro-rata)

Performance-related bonus

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in law firm compliance or governance is essential.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Comfortable collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance framework and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Manage complaints handling processes and compliance breaches.
• Support diversity audits and promote compliance awareness.

Skills

Understanding of regulatory framework for solicitors

Knowledge of SRA Codes of Conduct

Excellent organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

IT proficiency with Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced part-time Compliance Manager to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm. This is a pivotal role working closely with the Managing Partner and Management Team, offering a competitive salary (pro-rata), performance‑related bonus, generous holiday entitlement (5 weeks plus Christmas closure, pro‑rata), pension, life assurance, income protection, and a strong commitment to work‑life balance and professional development.

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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