Senior Compliance Officer
Full Time, Permanent
Up to £75,000 (Fully negotiable DOE)
Shropshire
Hybrid and Flexible working
An exciting full-time opportunity to a join a recognised Chambers UK and Legal 500 firm with an established presence across Shropshire and Wales.
We are looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to the perform for the roles of Legal Compliance Officer (COLP), Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO). As an ambassador for our client’s compliance culture and standards demonstrating the highest standards of compliance behaviour and to raise awareness of regulatory requirements and compliance policies.
Job Details and Benefits:
Hybrid working – ability to work from the office and from home (2 days at home, 3 in the office)
25 days holiday, increasing to 33.
Free cover for dependent children up to 22, Up to six counselling sessions
Dental and optical cover, as well as 24/7 GP access
Complimentary therapy including physiotherapy, acupuncture, etc
Cycle to work scheme.
Group Life Assurance
Discounted legal fees
Flexible working hours (Flex+ scheme)
Tech scheme, Discretionary bonus scheme, Referral incentive scheme
Long service awards
Firm wide social events
Main duties and responsibilities
Performing routine risk assessments to help the firm understand compliance risk, scope and significance
Monitoring the firms compliance with regulations and internal policies to ensure they are up to date with the relevant laws
Educating employees on compliance regulations and the impact of non-compliance on the organisation
Recording their findings properly and following up with management to ensure the issues are rectified
Reviewing marketing materials, websites and presentations to ensure compliance with regulations
Assisting in the gathering of information internally in response to requests by regulatory organisations
Collaborating with management from other departments to ensure compliance and investigating irregularities.
Ensure that a prompt report is made to us of any serious breach of the terms and conditions of your firm's authorisation, or the regulatory arrangements which apply to your firm, managers or employees. What we need from you:
Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of SRA regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with senior management, regulators, and employees.
Extensive experience in compliance roles within the legal sector.
Essential: must be a qualified solicitor or lawyer.
If you feel the Senior Compliance Officer position may be for you or you are interested in finding out further information, please contact Joe at Everpool Recruitment by email (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Alternatively, you can apply to this advert and someone from the Everpool team will be in touch