Risk & Compliance Manager
Award-Winning Law Firm
Brighton (or London, Guildford or Gatwick)
Permanent Opportunity
Up To £80,000pa + Benefits
My client, an award-winning law firm, is actively recruiting for an experienced Risk & Compliance professional to join them on a permanent basis – working as their new Risk & Compliance Manager.
This role will be situated in Brighton (at least to start – for training purposes) but can be based long-term in London, Gatwick or Guildford.
As the successful Risk & Compliance Manager, you’ll be responsible for the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures and providing general Risk & Compliance advice to the wider firm.
You’ll also be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
* Supervising and training the Risk & Compliance Assistant
* Developing and implementing risk management policies and procedures
* Assisting the Head of Risk & Compliance in dealing with complaints
* Being the first point of contact for Fee-Earners who require advice and guidance on issues surrounding the SRA, Ethics, Conflicts or Professional Conduct
* Maintaining the firms Confidential Register of Interest
* Assisting with due diligence work and other risk management issues
* Reviewing third-party terms of business
+ much more.
To be considered for this opportunity, you’ll need to have/be:
* Have previous/existing law firm experience
* Have a solid understanding of Risk Management techniques
* Have detailed knowledge and understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct Rules
* Be able to commute to their Brighton office (at least for training purposes)
* Be able to train and mentor junior members of staff
For more information and to see an in-depth job description, get in touch immediately.