Senior Compliance Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager to enhance their compliance framework in London. This pivotal role involves collaborating with senior leadership to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes, ensuring the firm adheres to ethical standards. You will be instrumental in advising on compliance issues, managing risks, and developing training programs to empower staff across the organization. If you are a proactive compliance expert with a strong background in risk management, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in risk and compliance within a law firm.
• Detailed knowledge of SRA rules and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and advise on compliance queries and escalations.
• Review contracts and provide regulatory advice.
• Develop training for compliance across the firm.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance Advisory

Conflict Resolution

Regulatory Knowledge

Data Protection

Job description

Job Description

A UK law firm is looking for a Senior Compliance Manager to join their London team.

The Senior Compliance Manager role will collaborate closely with the Head of Risk and the Director of Risk (who also serves as the firm’s COLP, MLRO, and MLCO) to advise on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and ethical issues impacting the firm.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Compliance Manager role:

• Work alongside other Senior Managers and within the wider risk & compliance directorate to monitor and advise on queries and escalations.
• Work closely with partners to advise on complex legal or commercial conflicts and facilitate resolution.
• Review complex anti-financial crime matters and reputational risks affecting the firm.
• Assist the Head of Risk with horizon scanning for new legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Review various contracts, including client and supplier terms.
• Provide business-critical regulatory and compliance advice.
• Assist the Head of Data Protection with Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) when required.
• Implement and update firmwide policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with legal and regulatory obligations while mitigating key risks.
• Support the ongoing change management program within R&E to ensure operational efficiency and maintain high-quality advice to internal clients.
• Develop and deliver training courses and presentations across the firm’s offices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Several years experience within a risk and compliance environment in a commercial law firm.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in resolving complex conflict of interest issues.
• In-depth understanding of SRA rules and legislation affecting solicitors.
• Experience assisting with internal and external investigations, including responding to queries from The Legal Ombudsman, ICO, SRA, or other regulators.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading law firm’s compliance team and play a critical role in maintaining and strengthening its ethical and regulatory framework. If you are a proactive compliance professional with a strong background in risk management, apply today or get in touch at [e-mail]