Risk & Compliance Manager

Job Description

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Risk & Compliance Manager London or Sussex 

Hybrid 2/3 days a week in office 

We're working with a leading regional law firm looking for a Risk & Compliance Manager to join its central management team.

This is a broad, hands-on role covering professional risk, compliance, claims, complaints, insurance and regulatory matters, with significant exposure to partners and senior stakeholders.
The role?

• Managing and developing risk & compliance policies and procedures

• Advising fee earners on SRA regulations, professional conduct, ethics and conflicts

• Managing claims and complaints, including liaison with insurers, the SRA and Legal Ombudsman

• Supporting the firm's PI insurance process

• Carrying out compliance audits and identifying areas for improvement

• Delivering training across the firm on risk and compliance matters

• Coordinating the firm's Lexcel accreditation

• Maintaining risk registers and root cause analysis

• Supporting business continuity planning

• Advising on regulatory requirements and changes in legislation

• Supporting risk and compliance matters relating to M&A and mergers

• Reviewing third-party terms of business

• Working alongside IT, HR, Finance and other support functions on wider risk matters

• Supervising a Risk & Compliance Assistant
About you?

7+ years in legal compliance 

Strong knowledge of SRA regulations and professional conduct

Experience managing professional indemnity insurance and claims

Strong understanding of risk management within a legal environment

Experience handling complaints and regulatory matters

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Confidence working with partners and senior management

Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving abilities

This is a great opportunity to join a truly supportive culture and team, working closely with the Head of Risk in a broad compliance role. 

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