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Risk and Compliance Manager - Top Regional Law Firm

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Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Brighton, East Sussex BN1 8EG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Risk & Compliance Manager position is located in Brighton with a hybrid working arrangement of 2 to 3 days in the office per week.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in Legal Compliance, with a strong understanding of SRA Standards and Regulations, AML, and GDPR.
  • The successful candidate will lead risk management across the firm, supervise a team, and provide expert advice on professional conduct issues.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, along with generous benefits including 25 days of holiday and private healthcare.
  • This opportunity is ideal for a compliance professional looking to advance their career in a reputable law firm known for its commitment to clients.
Risk & Compliance ManagerLocation: BrightonHybrid working - 2/3 days a week in office.The RoleWe're working with a leading regional law firm in Sussex, a tier 1 firm, looking for a Risk and Compliance Manager to join their growing compliance function. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a reputable firm known for their excellent legal knowledge and comittment to clients, their reputation across the region is stellar!This person will report into the COLP, and lead risk management across the firm, handling compliance, assuring the firm adheres to legal and regulatory requirements. Also playing a key part in provising advice to partners and fee earners across professional conduct, and driving key projects.Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and train Risk and Compliance team.
  • 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 in Legal Compliance, with an indepth knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations, AML, GDPR and other legislations
  • Proven ability to manage and train a team.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Any risk or compliance qualifications would be a huge benefit
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.