Risk and Compliance Manager
Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Firm: Legal 500 Law Firm
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Risk and Compliance Manager to join a respected Legal 500 firm based in Cambridgeshire. This is a key role, offering scope to influence firm-wide policy, promote best practices, and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance in a supportive, forward-thinking environment
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the firm’s compliance and risk management framework
* Ensure adherence to SRA regulations, AML requirements, GDPR, and Lexcel standards
* Manage internal audits, file reviews, and regulatory reporting
* Support or liaise with the COLP/MLRO functions
* Provide training and guidance to staff across the firm
* Keep abreast of regulatory changes and adapt firm policies accordingly
* Contribute to the firm’s approach to business continuity and professional accreditations
About You
* Proven experience in legal compliance or risk management, ideally within a law firm
* Strong working knowledge of SRA, AML, and data protection regulations
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Experience with Lexcel or similar standards is a plus
Benefits
* Flexible hybrid working
* Strong benefits package including pension and wellbeing initiatives
* Friendly, collaborative working culture
* Ongoing professional development and support
* Opportunity to make a strategic impact within a highly regarded regional firm
If you are ready to take your next step in your career and the above position sounds of interest to you we'd love to hear from you
Please apply below or get in touch with Isabel at Austen Lloyd for a confidential chat on 0117 486 3611 / isabel@austenlloyd.co.uk