Strategic Risk & Compliance Lead

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE seeks a Head of Risk to oversee the operational management of the firm's Risk & Best Practice function. This role includes ensuring regulatory compliance across all departments and acting as a senior escalation point for significant risks.

The ideal candidate will have a background as a risk lawyer or senior compliance professional within a law firm, combined with excellent planning and coordination skills. This position offers exceptional opportunities for shaping the strategic direction of the expanding risk department.

Qualifications

• Experienced risk lawyer or senior compliance professional in a law firm environment.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills.
• Ability to provide commercially focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of risk teams for regulatory compliance.
• Deputise for Director of Risk and support critical reporting.
• Act as senior escalation point for significant risks.
• Manage day-to-day incidents and data breaches.
• Coordinate internal audit planning and manage systems.
• Lead professional indemnity insurance renewals and claims.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Job description

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE seeks a Head of Risk to oversee the operational management of the firm's Risk & Best Practice function. This role includes ensuring regulatory compliance across all departments and acting as a senior escalation point for significant risks.

The ideal candidate will have a background as a risk lawyer or senior compliance professional within a law firm, combined with excellent planning and coordination skills. This position offers exceptional opportunities for shaping the strategic direction of the expanding risk department.