Risk Compliance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeks a Risk & Compliance Manager for its Portsmouth team. The candidate should be a qualified solicitor with expertise in regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include guiding compliance efforts, managing regulatory submissions, and updating risk policies to ensure adherence to legal standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance.
• Worked with regulators and professional bodies.
• Promoting compliance firm-wide through engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Draft, review, and update compliance and risk management policies.
• Investigate non-compliance issues and assess their impact.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Data protection

Education

Qualified solicitor

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Risk Compliance Manager, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: UNCOVER

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 Portsmouth 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) to ensure adherence to SRA regulations and statutory obligations.
• Investigate non-compliance issues and assess their impact.
• Draft, review, and update compliance and risk management policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with SRA price transparency requirements.
• Support the client onboarding team with due diligence protocols.
• Advise on data protection and GDPR compliance.
• Work with the COFA and Finance team to comply with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Communicate risk areas to the Finance Director and suggest mitigation actions.
• Coordinate with departments for regulatory submissions.
• Review and update firm policies regularly.
• Guide fee earners on client and matter risk assessments per LSAG guidelines.
• Mentor junior lawyers in compliance matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in regulatory compliance
• Experience working with regulators and professional bodies
• Ability to promote compliance firm-wide through 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]