Risk & Compliance Manager
London or Sussex
Hybrid 2/3 days a week in office
We're working with a leading regional law firm looking for a Risk & Compliance Manager to join its central management team.
This is a broad, hands-on role covering professional risk, compliance, claims, complaints, insurance and regulatory matters, with significant exposure to partners and senior stakeholders.
The role?
• Managing and developing risk & compliance policies and procedures
• Advising fee earners on SRA regulations, professional conduct, ethics and conflicts
• Managing claims and complaints, including liaison with insurers, the SRA and Legal Ombudsman
• Supporting the firm's PI insurance process
• Carrying out compliance audits and identifying areas for improvement
• Delivering training across the firm on risk and compliance matters
• Coordinating the firm's Lexcel accreditation
• Maintaining risk registers and root cause analysis
• Supporting business continuity planning
• Advising on regulatory requirements and changes in legislation
• Supporting risk and compliance matters relating to M&A and mergers
• Reviewing third-party terms of business
• Working alongside IT, HR, Finance and other support functions on wider risk matters
• Supervising a Risk & Compliance Assistant
About you?
7+ years in legal compliance
Strong knowledge of SRA regulations and professional conduct
Experience managing professional indemnity insurance and claims
Strong understanding of risk management within a legal environment
Experience handling complaints and regulatory matters
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Confidence working with partners and senior management
Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving abilities
This is a great opportunity to join a truly supportive culture and team, working closely with the Head of Risk in a broad compliance role.
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