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Compliance Officer for Legal Practice, Warrington, Cheshire
Client: ZEDRA Group
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 1
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
As part of the ZEDRA group, ZEDRA Legal Services (ZLS) is an SRA regulated business.
ZLS is a boutique private practice law firm serving its sister company, ZEDRA Trust Company (UK) Limited, and a limited number of private clients in connection with private client matters, PoAs, wills, trusts, and probate.
As Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP), you will play a key role in ensuring the firm adheres to its legal and regulatory obligations under primary legislation and the SRA’s Standards and Regulations.
Key Accountabilities
* Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of ZLS's authorization.
* Ensure ZLS and its managers, employees, or interest holders comply with applicable SRA regulatory arrangements.
* Prevent breaches of the SRA's regulatory arrangements by managers, interest holders, employees, or contractors.
* Promptly report to the SRA any facts or matters that could constitute a serious breach of the firm's authorization or regulatory arrangements.
* Inform the SRA promptly of any issues that might warrant investigation or regulatory action.
Knowledge and Experience
* Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE at a reputable SRA-regulated law firm.
* At least 2 years experience as a Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP).
* Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
* Self-motivated with a focus on ongoing compliance with SRA standards and regulations.
* Ability to communicate issues effectively to Board and senior management.
* Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
For more information or to request a full job description, please email [emailprotected]
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