At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop the Compliance & Risk function in a fast-growing law firm.
- Company: Ambitious law firm with a collaborative and dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and leadership opportunities.
- Other info: Based in Manchester City Centre with some remote work flexibility.
- Why this job: Join the Senior Leadership Team and make a real impact on compliance and risk management.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in legal compliance, AML, and risk management required.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
MERJE is exclusively partnering with an ambitious, fast-growing law firm to appoint a Head of Compliance & Risk. This is a senior and highly visible appointment, offering the opportunity to lead and develop the Compliance & Risk function and become a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
You will need to be personable, collaborative and commercially minded, with the ability to build trusted relationships across the business and lead, motivate and develop others.
- Lead, develop and manage the Compliance & Risk function
- Take responsibility for AML matters and become MLRO following probation
- Manage the firm's compliance policies, processes, protocols and risk register
- Lead on claims, complaints and associated insurer liaison
- Manage conflicts of interest, file reviews and compliance monitoring
- Oversee regulatory reporting and SRA requirements
- Coordinate the annual AML audit and firm-wide compliance training
- Maintain key compliance registers and logs, including GDPR/data breaches and PII notifications
- Produce regular compliance and risk reporting for senior management and the Board
The responsibilities reflect the breadth of the client's specification, including MLRO responsibility, claims and complaints, conflicts, SRA requirements, AML audit, training and Board reporting.
We are interested in speaking with experienced law firm Compliance professionals who can demonstrate:
- Strong experience across legal compliance, AML and risk
- Experience of claims, complaints and GDPR/data protection matters
- Strong knowledge of the regulatory environment within an SRA-regulated law firm
- A pragmatic, commercial and hands-on approach
- Experience within a predominantly B2B/commercial law firm environment
This could suit an existing Head of Compliance, or an experienced Senior Compliance Manager/Deputy Head who is ready to take the next step and lead a function.
The position is based in Manchester City Centre with some flexibility to work from home.
Legal Compliance Office in Manchester employer: MERJE
As a leading wealth manager, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our Compliance Analysts play a crucial role in shaping our compliance monitoring framework, with access to cutting-edge tools and resources, while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Located in a vibrant financial hub, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities for professional advancement, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the financial services sector.
