Risk Compliance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeks a Risk & Compliance Manager in Leeds to oversee regulatory compliance and risk management. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with experience in compliance within the legal sector, capable of guiding and influencing adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance within the legal environment.
• Experience working with external regulators and professional bodies.
• Ability to influence compliance adherence through engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Maintain and update AML frameworks.
• Investigate potential non-compliance issues.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Influencing Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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Risk Compliance Manager, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: UNCOVER

Location: Leeds, West 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 Leeds 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 the firm’s AML Risk Assessment regularly.
• Assist the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) in ensuring adherence to SRA regulations and statutory obligations.
• Investigate potential non-compliance issues and assess their impact.
• Draft, review, and maintain compliance and risk management policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with SRA price transparency requirements.
• Support the client onboarding team in due diligence protocols.
• Provide guidance on data protection and GDPR compliance.
• Work with the COFA and Finance team to uphold the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Communicate key risk areas to the Finance Director and suggest practical risk reduction actions.
• Coordinate with departments for regulatory submissions.
• Establish a review schedule for firm policies to keep them current.
• Guide fee earners in completing client and matter risk assessments according to LSAG guidelines.
• Mentor junior lawyers in compliance-related matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

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

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].