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- Location: Hampshire / Surrey
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: UpTo £80,000 (DOE)
Join an award-winning, Top ranked law firm known for its commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and ambitious approach to providing full-service legal guidance. We are seeking a Risk and Compliance Manager to manage our firm’s risk and compliance function, ensuring excellence in all we do.
Day-to-day of the role:- Provide a best-in-class internal risk and compliance function.
- Perform daily tasks delegated by the COLP, COFA, DPO, Complaints/Claims officer, and MLRO, maintaining regular liaison with these postholders.
- Manage risk and compliance with knowledge of SRA and FCA compliance models.
- Assist staff with conduct questions (e.g., conflicts) and reporting.
- Handle AML questions and reporting, along with complaints and claims risk management.
- Oversee practicing certificate renewals and the review, monitoring, and updates of the firm’s policies & procedures.
- Perform file verifications and associated follow-ups.
- Maintain compliance records, monitoring, and reporting.
- Run new starter compliance sessions and embed good practice.
- Create and deliver bespoke compliance training for staff.
- Conduct compliance audits and general compliance awareness activities.
- At least 5 years of experience in legal practice, in a risk and compliance management role or a qualified Lawyer looking for a change and a non fee earning / client facing role.
- Risk or compliance-based qualification(s).
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Clear and consistent communication skills.
- Ability to condense and simplify legal principles for others.
- Up-to-date knowledge of risk and compliance requirements in the legal profession.
- Generous Bonus Scheme.
- Free car parking.
- Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and dynamic team.
If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and embrace our core values, please submit your CV and a cover letter to Mark Watts @ Reed
