Job Role: Senior Compliance Officer

Location: UK - Flexible (our office locations are London, Bristol, Glasgow, Dublin, Dubai and Toronto)

We are seeking a Senior Compliance Officer with proven legal compliance and regulatory knowledge and experience, to further support the Compliance Department of the Firm. It is hoped that the scope of the role will expand with the development of the Department and the candidate.

The Senior Compliance Officer will report to the Head of Risk and Compliance.

Key Requirements of the role:

• Compliance advice and guidance - Support the Head of Risk and Compliance in the delivery of key Compliance processes. Lead the delivery of Compliance processes. Resolve issues as they arise, and identify areas for improvement in support of improved Compliance and Risk Management in the Firm. Key processes include Conflicts, Sanctions and AML.
• Relationship Management - Ability to build relationships virtually (will be responsible for providing Compliance assistance to multiple offices) as well as in person, and at all levels, so as to maximise effectiveness and ensure the reputation of the Compliance Department.
• Work Planning - Lead work planning to ensure that Compliance and Risk Management projects are scheduled and delivered according to plan.
• Compliance Policies – Ensure an up-to-date suite of Compliance policies is maintained for each of our jurisdictions. Lead the oversight of the review and update of all Firm policies.
• Compliance reviews – Assist the Head of Risk and Compliance with reviews of processes across the Firm.
• Solution development – Assist the Head of Risk and Compliance with developing solutions to Compliance and risk issues as they arise.
• Strategic Projects - Support the Head of Risk and Compliance with strategic projects as appropriate.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Compliance or risk qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of Regulatory requirements in England & Wales is essential, and of regulatory requirements in Scotland, Ireland, Ontario and Dubai is desirable but not essential.

Experience:

• A successful track record in a general compliance role with an England & Wales law firm is essential.
• A continuing interest in developing Compliance, Risk Management, and regulatory knowledge is essential.
• Commercially aware – demonstrable experience of providing pragmatic, sensible solutions in a timely manner.
• Involvement in decision making, providing clear, balanced support, advice and guidance on a range of compliance issues.
• Experience in developing effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Experience of management and development of less experienced colleagues.

Skills:

• Professional, persuasive and influential with a can-do attitude.
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Ability to gain the confidence of stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to challenge and hold senior members of staff to account.
• Collaborative but can lead by example and is a team player.
• Ability to relate impact of own role to wider firm plans.

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people.

For further information on the role, please apply send your CV to HRDept@beale-law.com or if you want a confidential chat about the role, then feel free to call Jonathan Brett on 0203 053 3091.

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