Risk & Compliance officer

Ware & Kay Solicitors Ltd; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in York is seeking a Risk & Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and manage risks. The role involves conducting training, managing compliance frameworks, and providing strategic guidance on various compliance matters while fostering a culture of compliance. Ideal candidates have a law degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in the legal sector.

Benefits

Subsidised city centre parking

Structured, funded and supported training

Bonus Scheme

Paid memberships (Law Society fees, etc.)

Eye tests contributions

Mental Health Champions

Subsidised legal costs within the firm

Enhanced annual leave

Long Service Award

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a compliance role within the legal sector or another regulated industry.
• Possess a thorough understanding of regulatory compliance.
• Great analytical skills and ability to offer practical, risk-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Handling all aspects of compliance across our three offices.
• Conducting compliance risk assessment training workshops.
• Drafting and updating company policies in line with government and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Risk & Compliance officer
Location: York
Full Time

At Ware & Kay we are committed to attracting talented individuals and pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Our staff are given the best opportunities to take ownership of their career and their professional development.

Over the last 200 years, we have established ourselves as a leading Yorkshire law firm, we are trusted by our community and our reputation precedes us.

Our Visions and Values are paramount to our clients and our staff. So, if you are committed, approachable and embody integrity in everything you do then we want to hear from you!

The Ideal Candidate:

This new and exciting position of Risk and Compliance Officer provides the opportunity to make a significant impact in a crucial area of our Firm. Working closely across all departments you will be instrumental in ensuring that we maintain our compliance with regulatory standards, ultimately safeguarding the interests of our teams and clients. You will act as a central resource for compliance matters and play an instrumental role in managing risk across our organisation.

• Handling all aspects of compliance across our three offices.
• Conducting compliance risk assessment training workshops
• Fostering a culture of compliance.
• Leading internal reviews.
• Auditing and monitoring files as required.
• Involved in SRA Audits.
• Drafting and updating company policies in line with government and regulatory guidelines
• Managing the firm’s AML (Anti-Money Laundering), CDD (Customer Due Diligence), GDPR, and sanctions frameworks while providing strategic guidance.
• Handling client-related complaints as the Client Services Manager.
• Managing GDPR compliance and all data protection matters.
• Overseeing the onboarding process.
• Deliver training sessions to all staff and new starters on risk and compliance.
• Evaluating compliance systems, ensuring proper technology and software are in place.
• Leading and managing a small onboarding team.
• A Law degree (preferred) or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a compliance role within the legal sector or another regulated industry (e.g., financial services).
• Possess a thorough understanding of regulatory compliance (essential).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Great analytical skills and the ability to offer practical, risk-based solutions.
• Excel at working independently and collaboratively with all internal colleagues
• Team Building - Corporate volunteering, regular staff wellbeing events including office treat days, colleague of the month, Christmas party.
• Subsidised city centre parking
• Professional Development- Structured, funded and supported training encouraged.
• Bonus Scheme
• Paid memberships- Law Society fees, Practicing Certificates and more.
• Health and Wellbeing- Eye tests contributions, Mental Health Champions
• Legal services- subsidised legal costs within the firm available after 12 months of employment
• Enhanced annual leave- Inclusive of the period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Long Service Award- Our colleagues receive long service awards of an extra week’s holiday for five completed years. This increases further cumulatively to 6 weeks paid leave after 20 years’ service

Ware & Kay is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities employer. We want to give every candidate the chance to perform their best throughout the application and recruitment process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments, please do not hesitate to let us know.