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.