Compliance Officer for Legal Practice, Knutsford
Client:
ZEDRA Group
Location:
Knutsford
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
6
Posted:
06.04.2025
Expiry Date:
21.05.2025
Job Description:
As part of the ZEDRA group, ZEDRA Legal Services (ZLS) is a Solicitors Regulation Authority (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 both primary legislation and the SRA’s Standards and Regulations.
Key Accountabilities
* Compliance with the terms and conditions of ZLS's authorisation.
* Compliance by ZLS and its managers, employees, or interest holders with the applicable SRA regulatory arrangements.
* That ZLS's managers and interest holders and those it employs or contracts with do not cause or substantially contribute to a breach of the SRA's regulatory arrangements.
* That prompt reporting is made to the SRA of any facts or matters that they reasonably believe are capable of amounting to a serious breach of the terms and conditions of the firm's authorisation, or the SRA's regulatory arrangements applicable to the firm, its managers, or employees.
* The SRA is informed promptly of any facts or matters that the COLP reasonably believes should be brought to its attention so that it may investigate whether a serious breach of its regulatory arrangements has occurred or otherwise exercise its regulatory powers.
Knowledge and Experience
* Be a qualified lawyer 5+ years PQE working for a reputable SRA regulated law firm.
* Have previous experience as a Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) of at least 2 years.
* Have excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
* Be self-motivated and focused on ensuring ongoing compliance with the SRA’s Standards and Regulations.
* Have the ability to articulate any issues of concern at Board level and to senior management.
* Be fluent in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills which are critical to the position.
For more information or to request a copy of the full job description, please email recruitment@zedra.com
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