Risk and Compliance Manager

This is a rare opportunity for you to join a highly respected, forward-thinking law firm in the heart of London as their new Risk and Compliance Manager. With a reputation for excellence and a supportive, collegiate environment, this organisation offers you the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening their risk and compliance function at an exciting time of growth and evolution.

Role responsibilities:

• Oversee anti-money laundering (AML) onboarding processes by liaising with external providers and supporting internal teams to ensure seamless client integration.
• Ensure full compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Codes of Conduct and other relevant legal standards by developing robust policies and procedures.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to client confidentiality, conflicts of interest, financial compliance, and operational matters across the firm.
• Maintain accurate records of compliance activities and report any serious breaches or regulatory issues promptly to the SRA as required.
• Deliver regular training sessions for partners, solicitors, and staff on SRA guidelines, AML procedures, data protection legislation, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with the Data Protection Manager to oversee GDPR compliance and manage secure file transfers between clients or firms.
• Act as the main point of contact for professional conduct queries from fee earners regarding conflicts of interest, ethics, SRA Standards and Regulations.

Role requirements:

• At least five years’ experience in a similar risk or compliance role within the legal sector is essential for success in this position.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with a proven methodical approach enables you to navigate complex regulatory environments effectively.
• A collaborative mindset ensures you work well both independently and as part of a wider team dedicated to shared goals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of professional indemnity insurance along with awareness of other classes of insurance is highly desirable.
• Detailed understanding of SRA Code of Conduct Rules plus familiarity with Indemnity Insurance rules and Legal Ombudsman scheme is required.
• Awareness of Money Laundering legislation, Data Protection legislation (including GDPR), Criminal Finances Act 2017, Bribery Act 2010, Financial Services & Markets Act is important.

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