Risk Compliance Manager

Risk & Compliance Manager

Award-Winning Law Firm

London, Brighton, Guildford or Gatwick

Permanent Opportunity

Up To £80,000pa + Benefits

My client, an award-winning law firm, is actively recruiting for an experienced Risk & Compliance professional to join them on a permanent basis – working as their new Risk & Compliance Manager.

This role will be situated in Brighton (at least to start – for training purposes) but can be based long-term in London, Gatwick or Guildford.

As the successful Risk & Compliance Manager, you’ll be responsible for the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures and providing general Risk & Compliance advice to the wider firm.

You’ll also be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

• Supervising and training the Risk & Compliance Assistant
• Developing and implementing risk management policies and procedures
• Assisting the Head of Risk & Compliance in dealing with complaints
• Being the first point of contact for Fee-Earners who require advice and guidance on issues surrounding the SRA, Ethics, Conflicts or Professional Conduct
• Maintaining the firms Confidential Register of Interest
• Assisting with due diligence work and other risk management issues
• Reviewing third-party terms of business

+ much more.

To be considered for this opportunity, you’ll need to have/be:

• Have previous/existing law firm experience
• Have a solid understanding of Risk Management techniques
• Have detailed knowledge and understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct Rules
• Be able to commute to their Brighton office (at least for training purposes)
• Be able to train and mentor junior members of staff

For more information and to see an in-depth job description, get in touch immediately.