Risk Compliance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats de premier plan au Royaume-Uni recherche un gestionnaire de risque et de conformité pour rejoindre son équipe de Peterborough. Le candidat idéal sera un avocat qualifié ayant une solide expérience en conformité réglementaire, prêt à diriger et à influencer au sein de l'entreprise pour assurer le respect des normes les plus élevées. Les responsabilités incluent le soutien aux démarches de conformité, la formation des avocats juniors et la gestion des évaluations de risque des clients.

Qualifications

• Expérience démontrée en conformité réglementaire.
• Expérience avec des régulateurs externes et des organismes professionnels.
• Capacité à influencer l'adhésion à la conformité au sein du cabinet.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des conseils à l'agent de rapport sur le blanchiment d'argent.
• Aider à maintenir et à mettre à jour les cadres AML.
• Dans le cadre de l'examen des politiques de conformité et de gestion des risques.

Skills

Compliance

Risk Management

Regulatory Frameworks

Data Protection

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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

The ideal candidate for the Risk & Compliance Manager role will be a qualified solicitor with a background in regulatory compliance within the legal environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Risk & Compliance Manager role:

• Provide guidance to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and their deputies.
• Act as, or support, the firm’s MLRO in maintaining and updating AML frameworks.
• Regularly review the LSAG action plan and the firm’s AML Risk Assessment.
• Support the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) by ensuring firm-wide adherence to SRA regulations and other statutory obligations.
• Investigate potential non-compliance issues and assess their impact.
• Draft, review, and maintain the firm’s compliance and risk management policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with SRA price transparency requirements.
• Oversee and support the client onboarding team in ensuring compliance with due diligence protocols.
• Draft, review, and maintain the firm’s compliance and risk management policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on data protection and GDPR compliance matters.
• Work with the COFA and Finance team to uphold compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Communicate key risk areas to the Finance Director and suggest practical actions to reduce risk.
• Coordinate with departments to collect information for regulatory submissions.
• Establish a review schedule for firm policies, ensuring they remain current and aligned with industry expectations.
• Guide fee earners through completing client and matter risk assessments in line with LSAG guidelines.
• Act as a mentor to junior lawyers and support their development in compliance-related matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

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

If you are an experienced Compliance professional with a passion for risk management and a commitment to maintaining the highest regulatory standards, we encourage you to apply for the Risk & Compliance Manager role or get in touch at [emailprotected]