Risk & Compliance Manager/Senior Analyst - Top 100 UK Law Firm

Michael Page Legal; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks a Risk and Compliance Advisor to oversee compliance projects and support partners on various legal matters. The ideal candidate will come with experience in a similar role, possess strong communication and analytical skills, and show a proactive attitude toward teamwork. The position offers a competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum, along with the opportunity for career growth and hybrid working arrangements from three offices across the South of England.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60,000

Opportunity for career growth

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar risk and compliance role within a law firm.
• Ambitious, motivated, and eager to learn and develop.
• Management experience is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise partners on risk, compliance, ethics, and data protection.
• Lead and manage risk and compliance projects.
• Draft and update policies, training, and escalate high-risk issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive collaboration

Job description

Client Details

Top 100 UK law firm.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Advise partners and staff on risk, compliance, ethics, data protection and conflict matters.
• Lead and manage risk and compliance projects and advise on new business initiatives.
• Analyse risk data to identify process gaps and drive improvements.
• Draft and update policies, precedents, communications and deliver targeted compliance training.
• Escalate high‑risk issues, monitor regulatory changes, and coach junior team members.

Profile

The successful candidate would have:

• Experience in a similar risk and compliance role within a law firm.
• Ambitious, motivated, and eager to learn and develop.
• Strong communication and report‑writing skills, with excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise effectively, proactive and collaborative in managing workload.
• Management experience is desirable, but not essential.

Job Offer

On offer to the candidate:

• Salary up to c.£60,000 per annum plus package.
• Opportunity to grow and progress within the firm, opportunity to lead and a manage a team.
• Hybrid working (2-3 days per week) from a choice of 3 offices across the South of England.