Risk Compliance Manager

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

Job summary

A leading employment and commercial law firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager to enhance their compliance team. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to legal standards, provide training, and oversee risk management procedures. This permanent role in London offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000 plus benefits and requires a strong background in legal compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Legal Risk & Compliance or as a Practising Solicitor.
• Detailed knowledge of AML and Data Protection legislation.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SRA Codes of Conduct.
• Provide compliance training to staff.
• Conduct file reviews for compliance.

Skills

Legal Risk & Compliance Management

AML Legislation Knowledge

Data Protection Legislation Knowledge

Conflict of Interest Identification

Job description

Job Description

Risk & Compliance Manager

Employment & Commercial Specialist Law Firm

Up To £80,000pa + Benefits + Bonus

London - Permanent

Our client, a specialist law firm, is actively seeking an experienced Legal Risk & Compliance professional to join them on a permanent basis in their London office - working as their new Risk & Compliance Manager.

This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manager to assist and strengthen their Risk & Compliance team which currently consists of; COLP, MLRO and Compliance Assistant.

As the successful Risk & Compliance Manager, you'll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

- Ensuring compliance with SRA Codes of Conduct

- Identifying, assessing and mitigating risks related to client confidentiality

- Identifying conflicts of interest

- Providing regular compliance training to Partners, Solicitors and wider staff

- Developing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures

- Conducting file reviews to ensure compliance with client care obligations

- Providing support to the Complaints Manager in relation to complaints against the firm

- Overseeing compliance with GDPR and Data Protection legislation, alongside the Data Protection Manager

- Acting as the Liaison Officer for any SRA inspection visits to the firm

+ much more.

To be considered for this new Risk & Compliance Manager opportunity, you'll need to have/be the following:

- Have experience as a Manager within Legal Risk & Compliance or be a Practising Solicitors with experience in Legal Risk & Compliance

- Have detailed knowledge of AML legislation and Data Protection Legislation

- Be able to commute to the London office on a regular basis, as well as sporadic travel to Reading (which is reimbursable)

- Be able to thrive in a high-pressured environment

If you're interested in this position and you're keen to review the in-depth job description, get in touch as soon as possible.