Risk and Compliance Manager – Leading Law Firm

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Risk and Compliance Manager – Leading Law Firm

Published
29/05/2025
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Type Of Lawyer
  • Compliance Manager
Work Hours
Full-time
Reference No:
BH-49740
Area of Law
  • Regulatory & Compliance
Contact Email
lauren.eager@qedlegal.com
Contact
Lauren Eager
Contact Phone
07854 723109
Region
North West

Description

Risk and Compliance Manager 
Manchester
Hybrid Working

We're currently working with a fabulous leading law firm Manchester. They have a great presence across the North West and London, and they're currently looking to add a Risk and Compliance Manager into the team

This is a newly created role in a growing law firm, supporting the firm's Risk and Compliance Director & COLP, leading and managing a team of Compliance Analysts, acting as the first POC for all compliance queries across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage the compliance mailbox, overseeing the team of analysts to ensure timely and effective query resolution.
  • Lead the file review and internal audit processes.
  • Advise on ad hoc risk and compliance matters across various departments.
  • Work with the internal solutions team to design and implement robust compliance processes (e.g., client and matter risk assessments).
  • Review agreements to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain and develop key documents, such as the firm’s compliance plan, risk register, and departmental risk assessments.
  • Take ownership of specific policies and procedures as allocated within the team.
  • Deliver training sessions on compliance issues to support wider business understanding and adherence.
  • Support the Risk & Compliance Director with complaints handling processes, including potential oversight of the firm’s complaints function.

About You?

This would be a great opportunity for a compliance generalist with experience in a smaller law firm who's looking to take the next step into a bigger, busier, leading firm. There will be opportunities to learn, and support the Compliance Director in a fast-paced environment

  • 5+ Years of Legal Compliance experience - MUST BE IN A GENERALIST ROLE
  • Previous experience of line management is essential 
  • Strong Working knowledge of the Legal Compliance world
  • Experience in Complaints Handling or a demonstrabble understanding of complaints procedures (beneficial)

What's in it for you?

️ Competitive salary
️ Hybrid working
️ Working with a leading North West law firm 
️ Opportunity for porgression and development
️ Great company Benefits

Interested?

Ready to join a growing, leading national law firm?

Reach out for a confiential conversation.

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