Risk & Compliance Manager - Leading legal 500 firm

Risk and Compliance Manager 
Hampshire-based

We're currently working with a brilliant, well regarded full-service law firm, looking for a Risk and Compliance Manager to lead its risk and compliance function. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to make a significant impact within a firm known for its ambitious, collaborative, and excellence-driven culture.

About the Firm
With a reputation for innovation and client-focused legal services, the firm offers a supportive environment where collaboration and growth are at the core of its values. It serves businesses, families, and individuals with a commitment to fostering strong relationships and delivering best-in-class legal guidance.

The Role
As the Risk and Compliance Manager, you will ensure the firm’s risk and compliance processes align with legal and regulatory requirements, helping to maintain its reputation for excellence. You will work closely with key postholders, including the COLP, COFA, DPO, and MLRO, to oversee a broad range of compliance and risk-related matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a first-class internal risk and compliance function.
• Support the COLP, COFA, DPO, Complaints/Claims Officer, and MLRO with day-to-day tasks.
• Manage risk and compliance, including SRA and FCA compliance models.
• Offer guidance on conduct questions, including conflicts and AML reporting.
• Oversee complaints and claims risk management.
• Handle practicing certificate renewals.
• Monitor, review, and update firm policies and procedures.
• Conduct file verifications and follow-ups.
• Maintain compliance records, monitoring, and reporting.
• Deliver new starter compliance sessions and bespoke training for staff.
• Conduct compliance audits and promote awareness activities firm-wide.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 5 years of experience in risk and compliance within legal or financial services.
• Risk or compliance-based qualifications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify legal principles for a range of audiences.
• Up-to-date knowledge of risk and compliance requirements in the legal sector.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary reflective of experience.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Free car parking for convenience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a pension, enhanced parental leave, 25 days of annual leave (plus a Christmas closure day), and access to Perkbox benefits.
• A supportive and dynamic team with opportunities for growth and development.

Why Join?
If you’re passionate about making a difference in a collaborative, values-driven firm and have the expertise to lead its risk and compliance function, this is the role for you.

The firm is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering fair and transparent recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Interested? Apply or reach out for a confidential conversation.