At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee compliance, manage office operations, and ensure health & safety standards.
- Company: Join a respected law firm with a strong commitment to compliance and operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a professional services setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Qualifications: Previous compliance experience in a law firm or legal environment is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Blue Legal is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit a Compliance & Office Manager. This is a broad and influential role, responsible for overseeing the firm's compliance framework, office operations and health & safety function. Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency and a positive working environment across the business.
Please note that candidates will only be considered if they have previous compliance experience within a law firm or legal environment.
- Lead and manage the firm's compliance framework, ensuring adherence to SRA, AML, GDPR and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Develop, review and maintain compliance policies, procedures and risk controls, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring best practice is followed.
- Conduct internal compliance audits, support external audits and maintain key compliance registers, including complaints, breaches and conflicts.
- Oversee the day-to-day management of office operations, supplier relationships, facilities and business continuity planning.
- Act as the firm's Health & Safety lead, maintaining policies, conducting risk assessments and coordinating training, emergency procedures and incident management.
- Support data protection and information governance activities, including GDPR compliance, breach management and data governance processes.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, providing practical advice and promoting a culture of compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.
Proven compliance experience within a law firm or legal environment, with strong knowledge of SRA regulations, AML and GDPR requirements. Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused, with experience supporting operational and office management activities within a professional services setting.
Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered.
Compliance Manager - Office Based in City of London employer: Blue Legal
At Blue Legal, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. Our commitment to compliance and operational excellence ensures that our team members are supported in their roles, with opportunities for continuous development and a strong focus on employee well-being. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a unique chance to work closely with senior leadership in a respected law firm, making a meaningful impact on the firm's success while enjoying a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
