Risk Compliance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager for their Kingston upon Hull office. This role involves ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, mentoring junior lawyers, and guiding the firm on compliance matters. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with extensive experience in regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance required.
• Experience with external regulators essential.
• Ability to influence compliance adherence across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and deputies.
• Support Compliance Officer for Legal Practice in adherence to regulations.
• Investigate potential non-compliance issues and assess impact.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Influencing Compliance

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Risk Compliance Manager, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client: UNCOVER

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

A leading UK law firm is looking for a Risk & Compliance Manager to join their Peterborough Team.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with a background in regulatory compliance within the legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and deputies.
• Support the MLRO in maintaining and updating AML frameworks.
• Review the LSAG action plan and AML Risk Assessment regularly.
• Support the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) to ensure adherence to SRA regulations and statutory obligations.
• Investigate potential non-compliance issues and assess impact.
• Draft, review, and maintain compliance and risk management policies.
• Ensure compliance with SRA price transparency requirements.
• Support client onboarding team in due diligence protocols.
• Provide guidance on data protection and GDPR compliance.
• Work with COFA and Finance team to uphold Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Communicate risk areas to Finance Director and suggest risk reduction actions.
• Coordinate with departments for regulatory submissions.
• Review firm policies regularly to ensure currency and industry alignment.
• Guide fee earners in client and matter risk assessments per LSAG guidelines.
• Mentor junior lawyers in compliance matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in regulatory compliance
• Experience with external regulators and professional bodies
• Ability to influence firm-wide compliance adherence

If you are an experienced compliance professional passionate about risk management and regulatory standards, apply for the Risk & Compliance Manager role or contact us at [emailprotected].