Compliance & Office Manager
Location: London
Salary: DUE
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Compliance & Office Manager
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.
The Responsibilities:
- 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.
The Candidate:
- Proven compliance experience within a law firm or legal environment, with strong knowledge of SRA regulations, AML and GDPR requirements.
- Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and influence at all levels.
- Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused, with experience supporting operational and office management activities within a professional services setting.
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Compliance & Office Manager employer: Blue Legal
Blue Legal is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of the City of London. With a strong focus on employee development, including support for SQE preparation, the firm fosters a culture of growth and collaboration, ensuring that team members are well-equipped to excel in their roles. The commitment to compliance and operational excellence, combined with a supportive atmosphere, makes this law firm a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
