A leading UK law firm is looking for a Risk & Compliance Manager to join their Peterborough Team.
The ideal candidate for the Risk & Compliance Manager role will be a qualified solicitor with a background in regulatory compliance within the legal environment.
Key Responsibilities for the Risk & Compliance Manager role:
* Provide guidance to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and their deputies.
* Act as, or support, the firm’s MLRO in maintaining and updating AML frameworks.
* Regularly review the LSAG action plan and the firm’s AML Risk Assessment.
* Support the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) by ensuring firm-wide adherence to SRA regulations and other statutory obligations.
* Investigate potential non-compliance issues and assess their impact.
* Draft, review, and maintain the firm’s compliance and risk management policies and procedures
* Ensure compliance with SRA price transparency requirements.
* Oversee and support the client onboarding team in ensuring compliance with due diligence protocols.
* Draft, review, and maintain the firm’s compliance and risk management policies and procedures.
* Provide guidance on data protection and GDPR compliance matters.
* Work with the COFA and Finance team to uphold compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
* Communicate key risk areas to the Finance Director and suggest practical actions to reduce risk.
* Coordinate with departments to collect information for regulatory submissions.
* Establish a review schedule for firm policies, ensuring they remain current and aligned with industry expectations.
* Guide fee earners through completing client and matter risk assessments in line with LSAG guidelines.
* Act as a mentor to junior lawyers and support their development in compliance-related matters.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Qualified Solicitor (preferable)
* Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance
* Experience working with external regulators and professional bodies
* Ability to influence firm-wide adherence to compliance through positive engagement.
1. If you are an experienced Compliance professional with a passion for risk management and a commitment to maintaining the highest regulatory standards, we encourage you to apply for the Risk & Compliance Manager role or get in touch at amy@uncovertalent.co.uk