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, 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 - 65000 £ 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 London employer: Blue Legal
At Blue Legal, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where compliance and operational excellence are at the forefront. Our office-based Compliance Manager role not only provides the opportunity to influence key compliance frameworks but also fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that our employees thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive leadership team, we empower our staff to excel in their careers while contributing to a positive workplace atmosphere.
