Legal Risk & Compliance Manager

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced part-time Compliance Manager to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm. This is a pivotal role working closely with the Managing Partner and Management Team, offering a competitive salary (pro-rata), performance-related bonus, generous holiday entitlement (5 weeks plus Christmas closure, pro-rata), pension, life assurance, income protection, and a strong commitment to work-life balance and professional development.

About the Firm:

Our client is a respected legal practice with a strong focus on regulatory excellence, governance, and continuous improvement. The firm is committed to maintaining Lexcel and ISO accreditations while fostering a collaborative and professional working environment.

Compliance Manager Position Overview:

This is a part-time role responsible for overseeing the firms compliance framework, ensuring regulatory adherence and effective risk management. You will work autonomously while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders across the firm.

Key Responsibilities of the Compliance Manager:

Oversight of SRA Codes of Conduct and regulatory compliance
Recording and monitoring compliance breaches for COLP and COFA
Managing complaints handling processes
Anti-Money Laundering compliance and awareness
Preparation for Lexcel and ISO audits
Maintaining and reviewing firm policies, registers and office manuals
Implementing and overseeing the firms audit plan
Managing GDPR matters including data retention and destruction
Coordinating practising certificate applications and CPD compliance
Renewal of Professional Indemnity Insurance
Risk management including file review systems and annual reporting
Supporting diversity audits and firm-wide compliance awareness
Working with department leads to ensure regulatory obligations are met

Requirements of the Compliance Manager:

Strong understanding of the regulatory framework governing solicitors
Working knowledge of SRA Codes of Conduct and Accounts Rules
Previous law firm compliance or governance experience
Ability to exercise sound judgement on regulatory matters
Comfortable working independently while collaborating with stakeholders
Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills
IT confident with Microsoft Office and legal systems

The Benefits for the Compliance Manager role:

Competitive salary (pro-rata)
Performance-related bonus
Generous holiday entitlement (pro-rata, plus Christmas closure)
Pension scheme
Life assurance and income protection
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing training and professional development
Commitment to work-life balance
And more

If you are an experienced compliance professional seeking a part-time opportunity within a respected law firm, apply today.
Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37598

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Location:
South East London
Salary:
£65,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Finance;Finance;Legal;Finance

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