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Risk and Compliance Manager - Leading Law Firm

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Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Risk and Compliance Manager position is available at a leading law firm in Manchester, offering hybrid working options.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of legal compliance experience, specifically in a generalist role, along with previous line management experience.
  • Key responsibilities include supervising compliance queries, leading internal audits, and advising on risk and compliance matters.
  • The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for progression and professional development within a growing firm.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.
Risk and Compliance Manager ?? Manchester?? Hybrid WorkingWe're currently working with a fabulous leading law firm Manchester. They have a great presence across the North West and London, and they're currently looking to add a Risk and Compliance Manager into the teamThis is a newly created role in a growing law firm, supporting the firm's Risk and Compliance Director & COLP, leading and managing a team of Compliance Analysts, acting as the first POC for all compliance queries across the business.Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and manage the compliance mailbox, overseeing the team of analysts to ensure timely and effective query resolution.
  • Lead the file review and internal audit processes.
  • Advise on ad hoc risk and compliance matters across various departments.
  • Work with the internal solutions team to design and implement robust compliance processes (e.g., client and matter risk assessments).
  • Review agreements to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain and develop key documents, such as the firm’s compliance plan, risk register, and departmental risk assessments.
  • Take ownership of specific policies and procedures as allocated within the team.
  • Deliver training sessions on compliance issues to support wider business understanding and adherence.
  • Support the Risk & Compliance Director with complaints handling processes, including potential oversight of the firm’s complaints function.
About You?This would be a great opportunity for a compliance generalist with experience in a smaller law firm who's looking to take the next step into a bigger, busier, leading firm. There will be opportunities to learn, and support the Compliance Director in a fast-paced environment
  • 5+ Years of Legal Compliance experience - MUST BE IN A GENERALIST ROLE
  • Previous experience of line management is essential 
  • Strong Working knowledge of the Legal Compliance world
  • Experience in Complaints Handling or a demonstrabble understanding of complaints procedures (beneficial)
What's in it for you??? Competitive salary?? Hybrid working?? Working with a leading North West law firm ?? Opportunity for porgression and development?? Great company BenefitsInterested?Ready to join a growing, leading national law firm?Reach out for a confiential conversation.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.