Risk & Compliance Manager

Risk & Compliance Manager | Top UK Law Firm
London AND Brighton Office | Permanent Opportunity
Salary Up To £80,000pa + Benefits | Hybrid Working

Our client, an award winning UK law firm, is looking to hire an experienced Senior Risk & Compliance professional to join them on a permanent basis – working as their new Risk & Compliance Manager.

For this role, you’ll be required to attend both the London and Brighton offices on a regular basis (2-3 days a week, split between both offices). Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to add a full-time Risk & Compliance to work alongside their current Head of Risk.

As the successful Risk & Compliance Manager, you’ll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following: 

• Advising Fee-Earners on professional conduct matters (conflicts, ethics, SRA Standards, SRA Accounts Rules)
• Monitoring compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct
• Managing claims again the firm
• Investigation and coordinating responses to complaints
• Conducting compliance audits for practice groups
• Contributing to senior management reports
• Supporting due diligence on mergers and acquisitions
• Reviewing terms of business

Plus much more.

To be considered for this Risk & Compliance Manager opportunity, you’ll need to have/be the following:

• Have previous/existing Legal Risk & Compliance experience at a senior level (Supervisor/Manager/Qualified Lawyer)
• Be able to commute between the London and Brighton offices
• Have detailed knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct, SRA Standards and Indemnity Insurance Rules
• Be familiar with risk management techniques and frameworks

If you are interested in this position and you’re keen to discuss this role further, get in touch as soon as possible.