Risk and Best Practice Manager

Owen Reed is looking for a Risk and Best Practice Manager for a top law firm in the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Risk and Best Practice Managers to join a growing Risk & Compliance function, supporting the firm on complex, high-risk matters and strategic compliance initiatives. The Risk and Best Practice Manager role is senior, influential and highly visible across the business.

The Role – Risk and Best Practice Manager

As a Risk and Best Practice Manager, you will act as an escalation point for complex compliance issues while managing a varied portfolio of risk, regulatory and governance work. The position will work closely with partners, senior leadership and business services teams to embed a strong culture of compliance across the firm. This role offers exposure to firmwide projects, regulatory developments and senior decision-making, and will play a key role in mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as escalation point for complex and higher-risk compliance matters
• Advise partners and staff on:
• Professional standards and ethics
• Regulatory compliance
• Data protection
• Conflicts of interest
• Promote and embed a positive risk and compliance culture across the firm
• Lead and manage risk and compliance-related projects
• Partner with divisional and business leads on new initiatives
• Produce and analyse risk and compliance data to identify trends and gaps
• Update and maintain terms of business, engagement letters and precedents
• Identify and implement operational efficiencies in compliance processes
• Draft clear policies, guidance notes, bulletins and internal communications
• Design and deliver tailored compliance training across practice areas
• Monitor and interpret regulatory and legal developments affecting the firm
• Escalate higher-risk matters to the Risk Committee with clear briefing papers
• Coach and develop junior members of the team
• Support ad‑hoc risk and compliance matters as required

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in risk and compliance within a law firm
• Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting law firms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Qualified Solicitor with a current Practising Certificate
• Experience managing or coaching others

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal and Management

Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per year