At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance strategy and manage day-to-day risk functions in a dynamic law firm.
- Company: Respected multi-service law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied role with autonomy and exposure to strategic projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on compliance while working closely with senior leadership.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal risk and compliance with strong knowledge of SRA regulations.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
- Risk & Compliance Manager
- Cardiff / Bristol
- Hybrid working
We're working with a well-established, multi-servicelaw firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager to support the senior leadership team
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established compliance professional looking to take ownership of a broad, varied role, working closely with senior leadership to drive the firm's risk and compliance strategy while supporting fee earners across the business.
The Role?
As Risk & Compliance Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the firm continues to meet its regulatory obligations while embedding a strong culture of compliance across the business.
- Managing the firm's day-to-day risk and compliance function.
- Acting as a key point of contact for regulatory and compliance queries.
- Overseeing AML, client due diligence and ongoing monitoring processes.
- Managing conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues.
- Supporting the firm's COLP and senior leadership on regulatory matters.
- Reviewing, developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures.
- Delivering compliance training to colleagues across the firm.
- Conducting file reviews, audits and monitoring activities.
- Investigating compliance breaches and recommending improvements.
- Monitoring regulatory developments and ensuring the firm's processes remain compliant.
- Producing management information and compliance reports for senior stakeholders.
- Supporting wider business projects, accreditations and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You?
- Previous experience working within legal risk and compliance, in SRA regulated firm
- A strong understanding of the SRA Standards and Regulations.
- Good working knowledge of AML legislation, CDD, KYC and sanctions requirements.
- Experience carrying out file reviews and compliance monitoring.
- The confidence to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
What's in it for you?
- Opportunity to join a respected and growing law firm.
- Broad, varied role with genuine autonomy.
- Exposure to strategic compliance projects alongside day-to-day operational work.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working available.
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