Risk & Compliance Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Risk & Compliance Manager to join their dynamic team in Brighton. This pivotal role involves overseeing risk management policies, providing compliance advice, and handling claims against the firm. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial awareness and experience in a law firm, alongside a keen understanding of professional indemnity insurance and regulatory requirements. If you excel in interpersonal skills and have a methodical approach to work, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected firm. Join a team that values precision and efficiency, and contribute to shaping the firm's compliance landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable role within a law firm is essential.
• Excellent understanding of professional indemnity insurance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of risk management policies.
• Act as a point of contact for professional indemnity insurers.
• Monitor compliance with the SRA’s Code of Conduct.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

We are working with a well-respected full service Law Firm in Brighton. They are in need of a new Risk & Compliance Manager to join their dynamic team. This role will oversee the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures. You will also provide general risk and compliance advice to those across the firm.

A successful candidate will have demonstrable commercial awareness, prior experience in a comparable role within a law firm, and ideally an excellent understanding of professional indemnity insurance and the SRA Code of Conduct Rules.

Some key responsibilities:

• Handle potential and actual claims against the firm
• Act as a point of contact for professional indemnity insurers, actioning investigations when necessary, alongside earners, wherein you will provide advice/guidance on issues of professional conduct
• Monitor firm-wide compliance with the SRA’s Code of Conduct
• Deal with complaints made against the firm
• Oversee the development and training of various compliance professionals
• Carry out audits
• Coordinate Lexcel accreditation assessment(s) and application
• Develop risk management policies and procedures
• Collaborate with other senior personnel to ensure official documentation is updated in line with changing regulatory/legislative requirements
• Liaise with department heads to improve various compliance policies
• Assist in dealing with escalated complaints
• Aid in due diligence work and other risk management issues relative to potential mergers/acquisitions

We are looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal skills, keen attention to detail, and a methodical, organised approach to work. If you have a knack for precision and the drive to manage tasks efficiently, we want to hear from you!

Please submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity. Thank you.