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- Embed a culture of compliance across the firm and provide coaching to team members.
- Act as a key advisor on compliance issues, including AML, GDPR, Lexcel standards, and conflicts of interest.
- Develop, implement, and train staff on policies, controls, and procedures.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external regulators, auditors, and compliance partners.
- Conduct compliance risk assessment workshops and internal audits.
- Perform GAP analyses to ensure best practices and address compliance weaknesses.
- Provide solutions to onboarding queries, including client due diligence and source of funds/wealth.
- Generate regular compliance reports and manage the firm’s risk management strategies.
- Proven experience in Risk and Compliance within a law firm or equivalent regulated environment.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including SRA Standards and Regulations, AML, GDPR, and quality standards.
- Desirable: Familiarity with legal aid work and Lexcel standards.
- Degree-level education or equivalent, with a legal or compliance qualification preferred.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in coaching and managing others is highly desirable.
- 8% pension scheme (4% employee, 4% employer).
- Life assurance (4x annual salary).
- Health cash plan covering everyday medical expenses.
- Access to a Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Program.
- Skin cancer assessment tool and free flu jabs.
- 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas leave).
- Option to purchase additional holidays.
- Paid time off for volunteering and hybrid working opportunities
- Tailored development programs for career progression, from junior roles to partner-level leadership.
- Mentoring, coaching, and funding for external networking events.
