Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer - Dudley

Salary - Negotiable 

A fantastic, leading firm near Dudley, known to us as a client for many years are keen to add an experienced Compliance Officer to their already impressive Compliance Team.

Based in well-equipped offices in an impressive setting, close to commuter links, the Compliance Officer will benefit from working with a cohesive team of Partners, Fee Earners and Accounts to deliver a high quality of a full range of Compliance Officer duties near Dudley. 

Duties and responsibilities of the Compliance Officer:

• Contribute to keeping our policies, controls and procedures relevant and up to date;
• Support the business with queries and build relationships proactively.
• Escalate issues and concerns to the wider Professional Regulation and Standards team and share recommendations and ideas;
• Prepare training materials, updates and communications to the business to promote compliance, both with support and using own initiative;
• Help with accreditations (Lexcel, ISO, CQS);
• Help maintain clear and accurate records to evidence risk mitigation and decision making;
• Support with general administration, including preparation of agenda, information packs and minutes;
• Support our CMI teams and Internal Audit function if needed;
• Develop an understanding of and keep up to date with legal and regulatory requirements applicable to compliance in our business (our regulators include the SRA and other legal regulators, RICS and IPReg); and
• Maintain confidentiality in respect of our business and clients at all times.

Skills Required:

• Previous experience working in Compliance in a Law firm
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, well drafted communications and documents;
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and be flexible and work to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining quality and attention to detail;
• Well-developed team working skills;
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Visio, Powerpoint, High Q etc);
• Some knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements applying to professional services businesses;

The firm are offering 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Compliance Officer, based in or near Dudley, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to