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Risk and Compliance Manager - Legal

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Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Brighton, East Sussex BN1 8EG, England

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
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  • The Risk & Compliance Manager position is a full-time role based in Brighton, offering a competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000 per year.
  • The successful candidate will have significant experience in risk and compliance, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
  • Key responsibilities include developing risk management policies, managing compliance matters, and providing expert advice on professional conduct.
  • The role also involves supervising a Risk and Compliance Assistant and conducting audits to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
  • The firm offers generous benefits including a holiday allowance, private healthcare, and a hybrid working policy.
Risk & Compliance ManagerFull-time (9:15 AM - 5:15 PM)Location: BrightonThe RoleAn award-winning legal services provider is seeking a highly skilled Risk & Compliance Manager to oversee and develop risk management policies and procedures across the firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable regional law firm known for its excellence and commitment to clients.The successful candidate will lead risk management initiatives, handle compliance matters, and ensure the firm adheres to legal and regulatory requirements. They will also play a key role in providing advice and guidance on professional conduct, managing insurance matters, and driving compliance projects.Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and train a Risk and Compliance Assistant.
  • Develop and implement firm-wide risk management policies and procedures.
  • Handle professional indemnity claims, acting as the main contact for insurers and maintaining detailed records.
  • Manage and analyze complaints, assisting in escalated cases with regulatory bodies.
  • Provide expert advice on professional conduct issues, including conflicts of interest and regulatory compliance.
  • Deliver training on risk-related matters and maintain up-to-date policies.
  • Conduct audits to monitor compliance and recommend improvements.
  • Coordinate Lexcel accreditation assessments and compliance initiatives.
  • Assist in due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
The Ideal Candidate
  • Experience: Significant experience in risk and compliance, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
  • Knowledge: Thorough understanding of SRA Standards and Regulations, AML, GDPR, and other relevant legislation.
  • Skills: Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to manage and train staff while working collaboratively across departments.
  • Qualifications: Professional qualifications from bodies like the Institute of Risk Management or Chartered Insurance Institute are desirable.
What We Offer
  • Generous holiday allowance, including your birthday off (25 days, plus bank holidays and christmas closure)
  • Private healthcare, life assurance, and an employee assistance program.
  • Discounts on legal services and additional benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Hybrid working policy
This is a fantastic opportunity for a compliance professional to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.Interested? Know someone who could be great?Apply for a confidential conversation!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.