Senior Risk & Compliance Manager
London or Surrey 
Hybrid - 2/3 days a week in office 

Have you been leading Risk & Compliance within a smaller law firm and reached the point where you’re ready for greater scale, complexity and opportunity?

We're working with a growing regional law firm of over 400 people that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Risk & Compliance Manager.

This could be an excellent move for someone currently operating as a Head of Risk & Compliance, COLP or senior generalist within a smaller firm who wants to join a larger, well-resourced function without losing the visibility, autonomy and influence they currently enjoy.

The role?

You’ll work closely with the Head of Risk and two experienced Risk & Compliance Managers, acting as a trusted adviser to partners and senior stakeholders across the firm.

Advising on SRA regulatory and professional conduct matters
Managing complaints, claims and professional indemnity matters
Horizon-scanning and implementing regulatory change
Developing firmwide policies, procedures and guidance
Conducting compliance audits across practice groups
Coordinating Lexcel accreditation
Supporting the firm’s PII renewal
Delivering risk and compliance training
Supervising and developing a Risk & Compliance Assistant
Supporting due diligence on potential mergers and acquisitions
Contributing to senior management reporting and strategic projects

This is a broad, influential position, not a role focused solely on AML, conflicts or file reviews.

About you?

• Broad experience in law firm risk and compliance function
• Detailed knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations, Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct
• Experience handling complaints, claims and professional indemnity matters
• Confidence advising partners and senior stakeholders on complex regulatory issues
• Experience developing policies, procedures and firmwide guidance
• Strong investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to influence, challenge and build trusted relationships across a firm
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work autonomously and supervise junior colleagues

You’ll need strong experience in a law firm Risk & Compliance function, alongside detailed knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations, Accounts Rules, professional indemnity insurance and the Legal Ombudsman framework.

What’s in it for you?

A highly visible role within a growing firm
Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
A collaborative and established Risk & Compliance team
The opportunity to influence policies, processes and firmwide culture
Genuine scope to work across complex regulatory and commercial matters
Hybrid working and a strong emphasis on work-life balance
Private healthcare and enhanced family leave
25 days’ holiday, your birthday off and the option to buy more
Life assurance, pension and interest-free season ticket loans

Interested?

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