Deputy Compliance Officer As a forward-thinking and dynamic practice, we pride ourselves on delivering strategic legal solutions with a commercial mindset. Due to continued growth and an expanding regulatory environment, we are now seeking a Deputy Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and Head of Legal Practice (HOLP) to help oversee the firm’s compliance with SRA and CLC regulations and play a key role in risk management. Ideally, the Deputy COLP and HOLP would run a small caseload of matters alongside their regulatory roles.
The Role As a deputy COLP and HOLP, you will be assisting the COLP and HOLP ensuring that the firm complies with its professional and regulatory obligations under the SRA and CLC Standards and Regulations. Working closely with the senior management team and Partners, you will lead on all aspects of compliance, risk management, and regulatory reporting.
Key Responsibilities Assist to monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with the SRA and CLC Standards and Regulations
Act as the secondary point of contact for the SRA and CLC on all regulatory compliance matters
Assist to manage and update internal compliance policies and procedures
Help oversee and report on risk management frameworks and file audits
Assist to manage internal and external audits, including SRA and CLC visits
Help to ensure timely reporting of material breaches and complaints
Assisting in delivering compliance training to legal and support staff
To help support the MLRO and COFA where applicable
Stay informed of changes to legal and regulatory requirements affecting the firm
Requirements Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with valid practising certificate
Must meet the eligibility criteria for COLP as set out by the SRA and HOLP as set out by the CLC
Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience, ideally in a regulated law firm
Strong working knowledge of the SRA and CLC Standards and Regulations
Prior experience in a COLP/HOLP or senior compliance role is highly desirable
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Proactive, pragmatic, and detail‑oriented approach
Benefits Pension
Parking
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
20 days annual leave, plus
The Role As a deputy COLP and HOLP, you will be assisting the COLP and HOLP ensuring that the firm complies with its professional and regulatory obligations under the SRA and CLC Standards and Regulations. Working closely with the senior management team and Partners, you will lead on all aspects of compliance, risk management, and regulatory reporting.
Key Responsibilities Assist to monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with the SRA and CLC Standards and Regulations
Act as the secondary point of contact for the SRA and CLC on all regulatory compliance matters
Assist to manage and update internal compliance policies and procedures
Help oversee and report on risk management frameworks and file audits
Assist to manage internal and external audits, including SRA and CLC visits
Help to ensure timely reporting of material breaches and complaints
Assisting in delivering compliance training to legal and support staff
To help support the MLRO and COFA where applicable
Stay informed of changes to legal and regulatory requirements affecting the firm
Requirements Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with valid practising certificate
Must meet the eligibility criteria for COLP as set out by the SRA and HOLP as set out by the CLC
Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience, ideally in a regulated law firm
Strong working knowledge of the SRA and CLC Standards and Regulations
Prior experience in a COLP/HOLP or senior compliance role is highly desirable
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Proactive, pragmatic, and detail‑oriented approach
Benefits Pension
Parking
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
20 days annual leave, plus
Deputy Compliance Officer employer: JS Legal Recruitment Ltd
Join a long-established law firm in Chelmsford, renowned for its excellent reputation throughout Essex, where you will thrive in a supportive and friendly working environment. With a focus on employee growth, the firm offers 25 days of annual leave, a day off for your birthday, and additional time off during the Christmas period, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. This is an exceptional opportunity for a newly qualified Residential Property Solicitor to develop their career while providing outstanding client care in a busy and expanding property department.
