Risk & Compliance Manager

JMW Solicitors LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a Risk & Compliance Manager to lead compliance analysts and support the Risk & Compliance Director. This role involves managing compliance queries, audits, and training. The firm offers hybrid working and numerous benefits.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Travel insurance

Death in Service benefit

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Interest-free travel pass

Early finish on first Friday

Two days for charitable work

Participation in social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in risk & compliance within legal services.
• Previous line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance mailbox and supervise compliance analysts.
• Oversee file review and audit processes.
• Prepare and deliver risk and compliance training.

Skills

Risk & Compliance Advice

Line Management

Job description

Risk & Compliance Manager at JMW

JMW’s Risk & Compliance department is seeking to appoint a Risk & Compliance Manager to support the COLP and Risk & Compliance Director. The role involves managing the compliance analysts and serving as the first point of contact for queries.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience providing generalist risk & compliance advice within legal services, along with previous line management experience.

This is a newly created role within the expanding Risk & Compliance department of a Top 100 full-service law firm with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, and London.

The position is primarily based at our Manchester head office, with occasional travel to London and Liverpool. Hybrid working options are available.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the compliance mailbox and supervise the compliance analysts, ensuring queries are handled efficiently.
2. Oversee the file review and audit processes.
3. Handle ad hoc risk and compliance queries.
4. Collaborate with the Solution Delivery team to design and test risk and compliance processes.
5. Review agreements for regulatory compliance.
6. Maintain and update key documents such as the compliance plan, risk register, and risk assessments.
7. Manage key policies and procedures within the team’s scope.
8. Prepare and deliver risk and compliance training.
9. Assist with the supervision of the complaints handling process, if experienced or familiar with it.

Working for JMW

JMW offers a rewarding career with numerous benefits, including:

• Minimum of 25 days' annual leave plus office closure during Christmas and New Year.
• Travel insurance for employees and eligible family members.
• Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary.
• Private Medical Insurance (optional) with family coverage options.
• Income Protection covering up to 75% of salary.
• Interest-free travel pass or parking loan.
• One early finish on the first Friday of each month.
• Two days annually for charitable work.
• Participation in sports, hobby clubs, and social events.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.