Regulatory Lead

Clarion Solicitors Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Leeds seeks a Regulatory Lead to ensure compliance with regulations, including anti-money laundering and data protection. The role involves drafting policies, delivering training, and managing compliance systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance and strong legal knowledge. The position offers flexible working with a supportive team and numerous employee benefits, including wellness initiatives and generous leave policies.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Medical Cash Plan/Private Health Scheme

Pension and Life Assurance

Wellness benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive compliance experience in a legal firm.
• Senior role with responsibilities reporting to the Head of Risk.
• Strong knowledge of legal requirements and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on anti-money laundering compliance.
• Manage data protection systems within the firm.
• Identify and deliver training across the firm.
• Draft and maintain policies and procedures.
• Compile management information for stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance experience

Knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations

Data protection knowledge

Ability to conduct training

Policy drafting

Job description

Our Risk and Regulatory team are lookingfor a Regulatory Lead to join their team. You will have a key role inensuring we meet all our regulatory requirements, whilst supporting the Head ofRisk in imparting your knowledge to the wider team and business.

The role

Here is a snapshot of what you can expect to work on in this newly created position:

• Leading on anti-money laundering compliance, in particular in relation compliance.
• Leading on data protection systems within the firm
• Identifying and delivering training across the firm
• Drafting and maintaining policies, procedures, and controls
• Horizon scanning and implementing changes into the business
• Acting as the lead on other regulatory requirements such as anti-bribery & corruption, anti-facilitation of tax evasion, modern slavery and anything else applicablen
• Compiling of management information for key stakeholders
• Supporting the wider team as needed on compliance matters, as well as strategic projects and new initiatives

What we are looking for

To be successful in your application you will need to demonstrate extensive compliance experience in a legal firm, where you have been responsible for the distinct advantage due to the nature of the role and the legal knowledge required to carry out your responsibilities. This is a senior role within the compliance function, reporting directly into the Head of Risk.

To enjoy working at Clarion and thrive in the firm you will need to be motivated, a team player, commercially minded, calm under pressure and be able to work equally well autonomously and collaboratively.

The role is based in Leeds with the ability to work from home 2-3 days per week.

The team

Our Risk and Regulatory team are central to the firm and are involved in all aspects of compliance – supporting the business on regulatory and compliance topics, as well as maintaining systems and procedures to ensure compliance with the SRA Standard and Regulations, data protection legislation, anti-money laundering regulations and much more.

Working at Clarion

Clarion has a great reputation as an employer of choice and our culture is vital to our ongoing success. We genuinely care for our employees and hire only the best talent (good people with outstanding technical skills). In exchange for your efforts you can expect:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and your birthday off (with the option to buy or sell holiday, and flex some bank holidays)
• Medical Cash Plan/Private Health Scheme
• Reward Scheme
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Generous ‘family friendly leave’
• An array of wellness benefits (including onsite yoga and mental health programmes)
• A wide range of additional benefits such as Vivup, reduced travel/parking charges and a cycle to work schemes with fully secure bike storage on-site

As a valued member of the team, you will also have the opportunity to join a number of clubs and committees that reflect your passions and interests, both in and out of work, whilst making friendships that last for life.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to become Clarion’s next Regulatory Lead, please send your CV and any supporting information to: [e-mail] . If you would prefer an initial informal and fully confidential chat, please get in touch with our Talent Manager, Nadia Hemmings, on 07901 141690.

Please view our Privacy Notice for Candidates here .