Owen Reed is looking for Risk and Best Practice Manager for a top law firm in the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Risk and Best Practice Managers to join a growing Risk & Compliance function, supporting the firm on complex, high-risk matters and strategic compliance initiatives. The Risk and Best Practice Manager role is senior, influential and highly visible across the business.
The Role – Risk and Best Practice Manager
As a Risk and Best Practice Manager, you will act as an escalation point for complex compliance issues while managing a varied portfolio of risk, regulatory and governance work. The Risk and Best Practice Manager will work closely with partners, senior leadership and business services teams to embed a strong culture of compliance across the firm.
This Risk and Best Practice Manager position offers exposure to firmwide projects, regulatory developments and senior decision-making. The Risk and Best Practice Manager will also play a key role in mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as escalation point for complex and higher-risk compliance matters
* Advise partners and staff on:
* Professional standards and ethics
* Regulatory compliance
* Data protection
* Conflicts of interest
* Promote and embed a positive risk and compliance culture across the firm
* Lead and manage risk and compliance-related projects
* Partner with divisional and business leads on new initiatives
* Produce and analyse risk and compliance data to identify trends and gaps
* Update and maintain terms of business, engagement letters and precedents
* Identify and implement operational efficiencies in compliance processes
* Draft clear policies, guidance notes, bulletins and internal communications
* Design and deliver tailored compliance training across practice areas
* Monitor and interpret regulatory and legal developments affecting the firm
* Escalate higher-risk matters to the Risk Committee with clear briefing papers
* Coach and develop junior members of the team
* Support ad-hoc risk and compliance matters as required
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience in risk and compliance within a law firm
* Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting law firms
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
Desirable
* Qualified Solicitor with a current Practising Certificate
* Degree-level education or relevant legal/compliance qualification
* Experience managing or coaching others