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