Compliance Manager - Leading Regional Law firm

Risk and Compliance Manager Opportunity
Birmingham-based 

We're currently working with a brilliant leading West Midlands law firm looking for someone to join them as Compliance Manager. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead and enhance the firm’s compliance framework, ensuring it meets all relevant regulatory and risk management standards.

About the Firm
Our client is a long-established law firm with a strong reputation for providing comprehensive legal services to corporate, charity, and private clients. The firm is committed to building long-term relationships with clients and fostering a supportive, dynamic workplace culture.

The Role
As the Risk and Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the development, implementation, and management of the firm’s compliance framework. You will provide expert advice and training across the firm, manage relationships with external auditors and regulators, and ensure robust systems are in place to uphold professional standards.
Key Responsibilities:

• Embed a culture of compliance across the firm and provide coaching to team members.
• Act as a key advisor on compliance issues, including AML, GDPR, Lexcel standards, and conflicts of interest.
• Develop, implement, and train staff on policies, controls, and procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external regulators, auditors, and compliance partners.
• Conduct compliance risk assessment workshops and internal audits.
• Perform GAP analyses to ensure best practices and address compliance weaknesses.
• Provide solutions to onboarding queries, including client due diligence and source of funds/wealth.
• Generate regular compliance reports and manage the firm’s risk management strategies.

What You Need

• Proven experience in Risk and Compliance within a law firm or equivalent regulated environment.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including SRA Standards and Regulations, AML, GDPR, and quality standards.
• Desirable: Familiarity with legal aid work and Lexcel standards.
• Degree-level education or equivalent, with a legal or compliance qualification preferred.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in coaching and managing others is highly desirable.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment, offering excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

• 8% pension scheme (4% employee, 4% employer).
• Life assurance (4x annual salary).
• Health cash plan covering everyday medical expenses.
• Access to a Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Program.
• Skin cancer assessment tool and free flu jabs.
• 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas leave).
• Option to purchase additional holidays.
• Paid time off for volunteering and hybrid working opportunities
• Tailored development programs for career progression, from junior roles to partner-level leadership.
• Mentoring, coaching, and funding for external networking events.

If you are an experienced compliance professional eager to take a leadership role in a respected law firm, we encourage you to apply

Interested? Reach out for a confidential conversation