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.