At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage risk and compliance policies while advising on regulations and handling claims.
- Company: Leading regional law firm with a supportive culture and collaborative team.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work closely with senior management and enjoy a broad compliance role.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in legal compliance.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in legal compliance with strong knowledge of SRA regulations.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
- 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 atruly supportive culture and team, working closely with the Head of Risk in a broad compliance role.
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Risk & Compliance Manager employer: QED Legal LLP
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