Head of Risk & Compliance

Head of Risk & Compliance

Full-Time 60000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the risk and compliance function, shaping the future of compliance in a growing law firm.
  • Company: Dynamic regional law firm prioritising culture and innovation.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and a supportive team environment.
  • Other info: Opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and develop a proactive compliance culture.
  • Why this job: Be the first dedicated compliance lead and make a real impact on the firm's future.
  • Qualifications: Experience in legal risk compliance; ideally a qualified Solicitor or Legal Exec.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.

Head of Risk Compliance Manchester Hybrid working We’re working with a growing regional law firm in the North West that is looking to appoint a Head of Risk Compliance to take ownership of the firm’s risk function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal risk and compliance professional to step into a newly created position and shape the future of compliance within the business.

Currently, compliance responsibilities sit with the Managing Partner, who holds the COLP, COFA and MLRO roles.

This hire will become the firm’s first dedicated compliance lead, providing strategic oversight and strengthening the firm’s approach to risk management.

The Role?

Taking ownership of the day-to-day risk and compliance function Supporting the COLP, COFA and MLRO responsibilities Overseeing AML, client due diligence and regulatory compliance Reviewing and enhancing policies, procedures and controls Advising partners and fee earners on SRA requirements Developing a proactive compliance culture across the firm About you?

Previous experience within legal risk compliance Ideally a qualified Solicitor or Legal Exec Strong knowledge of the SRA regulatory framework Experience across AML, compliance monitoring and risk management The confidence to operate autonomously and influence senior stakeholders What's in it for you?

A firm that genuinely puts culture fi...

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We think you need these skills to ace Head of Risk & Compliance

Legal Risk Management
Compliance Monitoring
SRA Regulatory Framework
AML (Anti-Money Laundering)
Client Due Diligence
Policy Development
Procedural Review