Strategic Risk & Compliance Manager (Hybrid, Birmingham)

Anthony Collins; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

City centre office

Gym facilities

25 days holiday + 2 gift days

Social purpose volunteering (3 days)

IT equipment for home working

Development programme

Job summary

Anthony Collins is seeking a Risk and Compliance Manager to lead complex regulatory matters across the firm, supporting the Head of Risk, Compliance & Knowledge. You will advise partners and legal teams on SRA standards, AML, conflicts and data protection while driving best-practice governance.

The role blends practical risk leadership with training and project delivery, including regulatory change management, audits and reporting. A strong track record in the legal sector is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant legal sector risk and compliance experience with strong knowledge of SRA regulation, AML, conflicts and data protection.
• Proven ability to interpret complex legislation and apply regulatory requirements within a commercial legal practice.
• Strong communication and training skills to advise partners and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on SRA Standards & Regulations, AML, conflicts, data protection and wider regulatory requirements.
• Lead compliance audits, investigations and risk reviews, identifying improvements and driving best practice.
• Manage professional indemnity claims and support complaints handling and regulatory reporting.
• Deliver training, guidance and challenge to partners and senior stakeholders on risk and compliance matters.
• Lead projects responding to regulatory change and emerging compliance risks across the firm.

Skills

SRA regulation

AML

Conflicts

Data protection

Regulatory reporting

Training delivery

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Anthony Collins is seeking a Risk and Compliance Manager to lead complex regulatory matters across the firm, supporting the Head of Risk, Compliance & Knowledge. You will advise partners and legal teams on SRA standards, AML, conflicts and data protection while driving best-practice governance.

The role blends practical risk leadership with training and project delivery, including regulatory change management, audits and reporting. A strong track record in the legal sector is essential.