Compliance & Risk Manager

Risk and Compliance Manager

• Location: Hampshire / Surrey
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: UpTo £80,000 (DOE)

Join an award-winning, Top ranked law firm known for its commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and ambitious approach to providing full-service legal guidance. We are seeking a Risk and Compliance Manager to manage our firm’s risk and compliance function, ensuring excellence in all we do.

• Provide a best-in-class internal risk and compliance function.
• Perform daily tasks delegated by the COLP, COFA, DPO, Complaints/Claims officer, and MLRO, maintaining regular liaison with these postholders.
• Manage risk and compliance with knowledge of SRA and FCA compliance models.
• Assist staff with conduct questions (e.g., conflicts) and reporting.
• Handle AML questions and reporting, along with complaints and claims risk management.
• Oversee practicing certificate renewals and the review, monitoring, and updates of the firm’s policies & procedures.
• Perform file verifications and associated follow-ups.
• Maintain compliance records, monitoring, and reporting.
• Run new starter compliance sessions and embed good practice.
• Create and deliver bespoke compliance training for staff.
• Conduct compliance audits and general compliance awareness activities.

• At least 5 years of experience in legal practice, in a risk and compliance management role or a qualified Lawyer looking for a change and a non fee earning / client facing role.
• Risk or compliance-based qualification(s).
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Clear and consistent communication skills.
• Ability to condense and simplify legal principles for others.
• Up-to-date knowledge of risk and compliance requirements in the legal profession.

• Generous Bonus Scheme.
• Free car parking.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and dynamic team.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and embrace our core values, please submit your CV and a cover letter to Mark Watts @ Reed