Senior Risk & Compliance Manager

Job Description

Senior Risk & Compliance Managernn London or Surrey nn Hybrid – 2/3 days a week in office nnnHave you been leading Risk & Compliance within a smaller law firm and reached the point where you’re ready for greater scale, complexity and opportunity?nnnWe're working with a growing regional law firm of over 400 people that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Risk & Compliance Manager.nnnThis could be an excellent move for someone currently operating as a Head of Risk & Compliance, COLP or senior generalist within a smaller firm who wants to join a larger, well-resourced function without losing the visibility, autonomy and influence they currently enjoy.nnThe role?nnnYou’ll work closely with the Head of Risk and two experienced Risk & Compliance Managers, acting as a trusted adviser to partners and senior stakeholders across the firm.nnn Advising on SRA regulatory and professional conduct mattersnn Managing complaints, claims and professional indemnity mattersnn Horizon-scanning and implementing regulatory changenn Developing firmwide policies, procedures and guidancenn Conducting compliance audits across practice groupsnn Coordinating Lexcel accreditationnn Supporting the firm’s PII renewalnn Delivering risk and compliance trainingnn Supervising and developing a Risk & Compliance Assistantnn Supporting due diligence on potential mergers and acquisitionsnn Contributing to senior management reporting and strategic projectsnnnThis is a broad, influential position, not a role focused solely on AML, conflicts or file reviews.nnAbout you?nn

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• Broad experience in law firm risk and compliance function

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• Detailed knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations, Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct

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• Experience handling complaints, claims and professional indemnity matters

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• Confidence advising partners and senior stakeholders on complex regulatory issues

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• Experience developing policies, procedures and firmwide guidance

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• Strong investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills

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• The ability to influence, challenge and build trusted relationships across a firm

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• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work autonomously and supervise junior colleagues

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You’ll need strong experience in a law firm Risk & Compliance function, alongside detailed knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations, Accounts Rules, professional indemnity insurance and the Legal Ombudsman framework.nnWhat’s in it for you?nnn✨ A highly visible role within a growing firmnn✨ Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-makingnn✨ A collaborative and established Risk & Compliance teamnn✨ The opportunity to influence policies, processes and firmwide culturenn✨ Genuine scope to work across complex regulatory and commercial mattersnn✨ Hybrid working and a strong emphasis on work-life balancenn✨ Private healthcare and enhanced family leavenn✨ 25 days’ holiday, your birthday off and the option to buy morenn✨ Life assurance, pension and interest-free season ticket loansnnnInterested?nnnKnow someone who could be great?nnnReach out for a confidential conversation.

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