Risk & Best Practice manager in England

Our Risk and Best Practice team is growing and we are looking for two dynamic Risk and Best Practice Managers to join our team, reporting into the Senior Risk and Best Practice Lawyer. Our Risk and Best Practice Managers are the escalation point for complex and ‘higher risk’ risk and compliance issues, while managing a busy and varied workload of risk and compliance workstreams and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice on complex risk and compliance matters to partners and staff, including those relating to professional standards, ethics, regulatory compliance, data protection and conflict of interest.
• Assisting the Director of Risk and Best Practice and Senior Risk and Best Practice Lawyer in promoting and embedding a positive culture of compliance within RWK Goodman; being an ambassador for the Risk and Best Practice Team.
• Owning and managing risk and compliance-related projects.
• Working in partnership with divisional leads and business leads to advise on the risk and compliance aspects of new business initiatives.
• Producing and monitoring risk and compliance data to identify strengths and weaknesses in risk and compliance processes.
• Assisting the Senior Risk and Best Practice Lawyer with updating the firm’s precedent documents such as terms of business, engagement letters and supporting documentation.
• Identifying and implementing operational efficiencies in risk and compliance processes.
• Producing and updating concise and professional policies, bulletins, communications and training materials to improve risk and compliance knowledge across the firm.
• Creating and delivering bespoke training programmes for each division (Commercial; Private Client; Injury) on risk and compliance matters.
• Monitoring and interpreting changes in legal and regulatory requirements affecting the operation of the firm.
• Leading on the escalation of higher risk matters to the Risk Committee where required, including drafting detailed and accurate briefing notes on complex topics.
• Coaching and developing junior members of the team.
• Carrying out any other ad‑hoc duties as requested from time to time.

Skills, Experience & Attributes

• Extensive experience of working in risk and compliance in a law firm.
• Advanced knowledge of the relevant laws, regulations and codes of conduct applicable to the operation of a law firm.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• Analytical, numerate and excellent attention to detail.
• Qualified solicitor with current Practising Certificate.
• Minimum degree‑level education or equivalent – legal or compliance qualification preferred.
• Managerial / coaching others experience.

We’re RWK Goodman – a progressive Top 100 law firm. We exist to unlock potential and create a lasting positive impact for our clients, colleagues and communities. Our purpose is what drives our business forward. It’s our guiding principle. And it’s why our clients trust us to be their life‑long legal partner.

Over 620 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 core divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. We are widely known for our technical expertise and diverse client base across industries and sectors.

As a people‑focused firm, ours is a culture of heart, not ego. In our inclusive environment, we support each other as we strive for success. For ourselves. For each other. And for our clients and communities.

We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we’re committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can thrive and achieve your full potential. Because this isn’t ‘just another job in law’. This is an opportunity for ambitious legal professionals to develop rewarding careers, in a culture that cares.

Inclusivity and Disability Accommodations

We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. If you need any reasonable adjustments, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our Recruitment Team so that we can work together to help bring your best self.

Over a number of years, we have developed a robust and transparent framework which shows you exactly what you need to achieve in order to grow your career at the firm. This isn’t just about hitting KPIs. The framework helps you to understand how your contribution and behaviours are woven together to create the basis for your progression in the firm. From Assistant to Director, you can see exactly what is expected of you along the way.