Job Description
Job Description: Risk and Compliance Manager
Location: Bristol
Firm: Legal 500 Law Firm
Salary: DOE Circa up to 80K
Hybrid working: 2- 3 -days WFH
An established UK law firm is expanding their Risk & Compliance function and is seeking two experienced Managers to join a growing central team. The roles report into a senior risk lawyer and offer exposure to high-level, firm-wide risk and compliance matters.
You will act as key escalation point for complex and higher-risk issues, while also managing a broad portfolio of risk, compliance and best-practice projects. This is a varied and influential role suited to someone confident advising senior stakeholders in a professional services environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advising partners and staff on complex risk and compliance issues, including professional standards, ethics, regulatory requirements, data protection and conflicts
Supporting senior risk leadership in embedding a strong culture of compliance across the firm
Leading risk and compliance projects and advising on the risk aspects of new business initiatives
Producing and analysing risk and compliance data to identify trends and areas for improvement
Updating core firm documentation, policies and guidance materials
Designing and delivering tailored risk and compliance training to practice groups
Monitoring regulatory and legal developments impacting the firm
Escalating higher-risk matters to governance committees and preparing briefing papers
Coaching and supporting junior team members
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have experience working within risk and compliance function in a Law firm.
Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing legal practice
Excellent communication, drafting and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate (desirable)
Legal or compliance qualifications (desirable)
Experience managing or mentoring others (desirable)
Benefits & Working Environment
Bonus structure - Firmwide and personal.
Career development
At least 25 days holiday + bank holiday + Christmas off + buy or sell 1 week
Life assurance policy
Additional enhanced leave.
Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements with a focus on work life balance.
Discounted legal services
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Job Reference: CWS584
