Strategic COLP & Risk Governance Leader (Hybrid)

QED Legal; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

QED Legal searches for an experienced Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) in Sheffield. You will lead regulatory compliance and risk across the firm, reporting to Directors and senior stakeholders while embedding robust policies and controls.

This senior role requires in-depth knowledge of SRA standards and the ability to advise the Board on regulatory developments. Hybrid working is available, with direct access to the Board and an opportunity to shape the firm’s compliance culture.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations.
• Experience in law firm compliance, risk or governance.
• Ability to hold the COLP appointment.
• Exposure to regulatory compliance, complaints, breaches, policies and risk management.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical advice.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the firm’s COLP and maintain an effective regulatory compliance framework.
• Advise the Board and wider firm on SRA requirements and regulatory developments.
• Identify, manage and report potential breaches and areas of regulatory risk.
• Review and develop policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Oversee complaints, claims and wider risk management matters.
• Support Lexcel and other accreditations.
• Deliver practical compliance training across the business.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to promote a commercial compliance culture.
• Support governance and strategic projects across the firm.

Skills

SRA standards & regulations

Regulatory compliance

Governance & risk

Stakeholder management

Translate regulation into advice

COLP appointment readiness

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

QED Legal searches for an experienced Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) in Sheffield. You will lead regulatory compliance and risk across the firm, reporting to Directors and senior stakeholders while embedding robust policies and controls.

This senior role requires in-depth knowledge of SRA standards and the ability to advise the Board on regulatory developments. Hybrid working is available, with direct access to the Board and an opportunity to shape the firm’s compliance culture.