Join a team of experts and progressive thinkersBevan Brittan’s Risk & Best Practice (R&BP) team is responsible for ensuring firm-wide compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and promoting Best Practice within the firm and by third parties working with the firm, as well as overseeing the firm's certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301 and Cyber Essentials Plus).The roleWe have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced risk & compliance professional to join Bevan Brittan's growing Risk & Best Practice (R&BP) team. As Head of Risk, you will work closely with the Director of Risk (DoR) to lead and deliver a first-class risk and regulatory service to the firm.You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the R&BP sub-teams/functions in line with the priorities set by the DoR, working with a range of key stakeholders across both legal and business services teams. Your responsibilities will include:Leadership and GovernanceQuality management and auditingRegulatory Compliance and Risk ManagementInsurance, claims and complaintsAdvice and client supportTraining, reporting and continuous improvementPeople and operations managementWhat we are looking for from youThe successful candidate will be an experienced risk lawyer or senior risk & compliance professional, who has advanced their career within law firms. You will be familiar with offering C-suite advice to law firm partners and directors and will have experience which includes:Leading and mentoring a teamPresenting to a Board or senior management teamFamiliarity with the broad requirements of ISO 27001, 9001 and 22301Providing pragmatic and commercial advice to internal clientsAbility to focus on strategic objectives whilst maintaining strong oversight of operational deliveryA collegiate, collaborative approach, aware of the day-to-day pressures on partners and lawyers and keeping the bigger picture in mindMake a Real ImpactBevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Explore our markets and services here.We are highly ranked across the legal directories and our 2024/25 financial results confirmed twelve years of consecutive growth.Our Responsible Business pillars influence how we work together and motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.We support our people to be their best and, through our hybrid working model, we offer the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.We’re looking for the best people to share in our ambition and success. Visit our Life page to discover what life at Bevan Brittan could look like for you.
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