Risk and Compliance Manager

TSR Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm based in Bristol is seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager. You will lead the Risk team, managing compliance functions and implementing policies while fostering a culture of compliance. Suitable candidates will have prior law firm experience and strong knowledge of regulations, along with excellent communication skills. This role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent Benefit Package

Hybrid/Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Risk & Compliance Manager within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of anti-money laundering regulations.
• Ability to develop training materials and policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the firm's Risk & Compliance function.
• Implement and develop compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits to assess compliance levels across the firm.

Skills

Strong understanding of regulations

Excellent communication skills

Report writing skills

Knowledge of SRA standards

Experience in compliance management

Job description

Risk & Compliance Manager

• Top 100 Law Firm
• Excellent Benefit Package
• Hybrid/Flexible Working

TSR Legal are currently working with a Top Tier Legal 100 law firm based in Bristol, who are currently looking to recruit a Risk & Compliance Manager to work within the expanding Risk team. As a Risk & Compliance Manager you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the firms Risk & Compliance function, implementing, and developing policies and procedures across the business. The role will involve advising on compliance and regulatory matters to both staff and partners fostering an awareness and culture throughout the firm.

Key Duties:

• Working closely with the Director of Risk & Compliance Lawyer to instil a culture of compliance across the firm making sure all staff understand their responsibilities
• Responsible for acting as the point of escalation for compliance and risk queries
• Involved in developing clear policies, training materials to enhance knowledge across the firm
• Conduct audits to assess compliance levels across the firm
• Manage the compliance policy portfolio, ensuring regular reviews and training to staff
• Maintain compliance-related standards including Lexcel accreditation and external audits
• Assisting in developing PI’s and performance metrics
• Develop and train more junior members of the team

To be considered for this role, our client is requiring a candidate that has prior experience of working within a law firm as a Risk & Compliance Manager, strong understanding of regulations, SRA standards and regulations, anti-money laundering as well as excellent communication and report writing skills.

If you believe you have the skill set required, please apply to this advert or contact Rob at TSR Legal on 02920 388100 or [e-mail] for a confidential discussion on the role.