Job description
Senior Risk & Compliance ManagerA leading and fast-growing UK law firm is seeking a Senior Risk & Compliance Manager to join its established Risk team. This is a key strategic role, offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen the firm’s compliance framework while supporting continued growth.
The Opportunity The Risk team plays a central role in managing the firm’s regulatory obligations, including anti-money laundering (AML), file review programmes, and annual quality assessments.
As Senior Risk & Compliance Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance to develop, implement, and oversee robust risk management and compliance frameworks. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the firm to embed a strong culture of compliance and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.
This position offers clear scope for career progression as the team expands.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and maintenance of the firm’s risk management strategy, policies, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks, including SRA Standards & Regulations and applicable legislation
- Conduct firm-wide risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
- Design and deliver compliance training (AML, sanctions, anti-bribery & corruption, confidentiality, etc.)
- Oversee client onboarding referrals, including due diligence and conflict checks
- Monitor regulatory developments and advise senior stakeholders on implications
- Assist in managing relationships with regulators, auditors, and insurers
- Coordinate responses to regulatory enquiries and investigations
- Prepare reports for senior leadership, highlighting risks, incidents, and actions
- Maintain the firm’s risk register, business continuity plans, and incident response processes
- Degree in Law, Business, or a related field
- Significant experience in a risk & compliance role within a law firm
- Strong knowledge of:
- SRA regulations
- AML and sanctions legislation (MLR 2017, POCA 2002)
- UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
- SRA regulations
- Proven experience designing and implementing compliance frameworks
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Professional development support
- Flexible/hybrid working
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm
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