- Where
- Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Level
- Mid
Risk & Compliance Manager | London | Hybrid
Are you a Senior Legal Risk & Compliance Analyst looking to step into a managerial role?
We are partnered with a leading UK boutique law firm that is looking to appoint a Risk & Compliance Manager into a newly created role.
This is a broad, hands on opportunity working closely with the Operations Director, Partners and senior leadership team , with responsibility for overseeing the firm’s risk, compliance, governance and policy framework.
It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys having genuine ownership of their work and wants to play a key role in shaping risk and compliance across an established and growing organisation.
The role will include:
Managing and maintaining the firm’s risk register, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, escalated and mitigated
Monitoring regulatory and legislative developments and ensuring the business remains compliant
Acting as a key point of contact for regulatory and professional bodies
Reviewing and maintaining firm-wide policies, procedures and governance documentation
Overseeing AML, sanctions and wider regulatory compliance requirements
Managing mandatory compliance training and delivering risk & compliance induction to new joiners
Conducting compliance audits and monitoring risk management plans
Investigating incidents and breaches, supporting complaints and identifying trends and areas for improvement
Managing key regulatory registrations, returns, renewals and insurance requirements
Supporting business continuity planning and wider operational projects
Working closely with Partners, Directors and senior stakeholders on risk and governance matters
Supporting the Operations Director with process improvement, transformation and strategic projects
About you:
The successful candidate is likely to have:
5+ years’ experience in risk and compliance , ideally gained within a law firm or regulated professional services environment
Strong knowledge of SRA requirements, AML, sanctions, data protection and professional conduct regulations
Experience developing, reviewing and implementing compliance policies and frameworks
A strong understanding of risk management and governance
Excellent organisation and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong written communication skills and confidence drafting policies and governance documentation
The ability to work effectively with Partners and senior stakeholders, exercising discretion and sound judgement
A proactive, practical and hands-on approach
Please apply now!