Risk and Compliance Manager

Taylor Root; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk and compliance firm in London is seeking a professional to manage complex compliance issues and lead risk-related projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in legal risk and compliance, along with the ability to mentor junior staff. This permanent position promotes a culture of compliance while providing strategic direction to the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal risk and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of SRA and professional standards.
• Qualified Lawyer is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on legal and regulatory compliance.
• Support leadership in embedding a positive compliance culture.
• Lead and manage risk-related projects.

Skills

Legal risk and compliance experience

Knowledge of SRA and professional standards

Management or coaching experience

Education

Legal qualification (desirable)

Job description

This is a permanent position within the Risk and Compliance team, based in London. The role involves managing complex compliance issues, leading risk-related projects and promoting a culture of compliance across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on legal and regulatory compliance, ethics, data protection and conflicts of interest
• Support senior leadership in embedding a positive compliance culture
• Lead and manage risk-related projects and initiatives
• Monitor and analyse compliance data to identify areas for improvement
• Maintain and update legal documentation and internal policies
• Prepare reports and upscale high‑risk matters to the Risk Committee
• Mentor and support junior team members

Skills & Experience

• Experience in legal risk and compliance
• Strong knowledge of the SRA and professional standards
• Qualified Lawyer (desirable)
• Experience in managing or coaching others

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