Risk and Compliance Manager

  • Clayton Legal
  • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Mar 12, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Job Title: Risk & Compliance Manager

Location: Lincolnshire / Derbyshire (multi-office regional role)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Firm Type: Regional Law Firm

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm with multiple offices across Lincolnshire and Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager to join its leadership team. This is a key strategic role responsible for maintaining and developing the firm's regulatory framework, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and professional standards, and promoting a strong culture of risk awareness across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to play a pivotal role within a growing, multi-office firm that prides itself on delivering high-quality legal services and maintaining the highest professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the firm's overall risk and compliance strategy across all offices.

  • Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations, AML Support the COLP and/or COFA

  • Develop, review and implement compliance policies, procedures and best practice guidance.

  • Manage and investigate complaints, breaches and regulatory issues where they arise.

  • Monitor regulatory developments and advise senior leadership on changes impacting the firm.

  • Conduct file reviews, internal audits and risk assessments across departments.

  • Deliver compliance training to partners, fee earners and support staff.

  • Liaise with regulators, insurers and external auditors where required.

  • Maintain and improve systems relating to AML, GDPR, conflicts and risk management.

About You

  • Proven experience within legal risk & compliance, ideally within a law firm environment.

  • Strong working knowledge of SRA regulations, AML, and legal compliance frameworks.

  • Experience operating at a senior level or supporting COLP/COFA functions.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to influence and implement best practice across multiple offices.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What's on Offer

  • A senior role within a respected regional law firm.

  • The opportunity to shape and enhance the firm's compliance function.

  • Supportive leadership team and collaborative working culture.

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Flexible working options.

Apply

If you are an experienced Risk & Compliance professional looking for a senior role within a progressive regional law firm, we would be delighted to hear from you