Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking a Compliance and Risk Manager to join this Legal 500 ranked team known for our commitment to growth. With multiple offices this role will be based on the Surrey/Hampshire border and easily commutable from Farnborough, Guildford, Wokingham and Reading. This a permanent job position with super flexible hybrid working on offer. The benefits include 5 weeks annual leave plus an extra day at Christmas, free car parking and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Role Responsibilities
As the Compliance and Risk Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that the firm adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, minimising risk and maintaining their reputation for excellence.
The day-to-day job duties within this role include (but not limited to :
- Responsibility for managing and running all of the firm's operational compliance functions and will play a part in setting the plans and strategy for the firm's compliance functions moving forward. This is across the key spaces of SRA, FCA, money laundering, ICO and complaints management. Setting the plans and objectives for the compliance function.
- Playing an active role in the strategy for the compliance function.
- Evaluating risk levels, significance, and scope within the firm's compliance procedures, communicating findings to the Compliance Board.
- Overseeing and managing policies, systems, and controls related to compliance, promptly reporting breaches to regulatory bodies like the SRA and ICO.
- Reducing or alleviating the compliance burden on to the fee-earning resources within the firm.
- Acting as the adviser to the Compliance Board on implementing compliance measures.
- Investigating and recommending actions in response to client complaints.
- Providing guidance on corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies for policy, system, and personnel issues.
- Working alongside the heads of department to identify and reduce risk factors.
- Delivering effective risk and compliance training as needed.
- Managing and overseeing the development the compliance team.
Person Specification
To be successful in your application for this Compliance and Risk Manager you will have worked for 5 years as a minimum within compliance within a law firm. In addition, you will possess the following experience, skills and attributes:
- Strong communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing and building relationships across all levels.
- A pedigree in being involved in and influencing strategy.
- Ability to work with Partners and Management Committee to resolve client conflicts effectively.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards to minimise risk.
- Proficiency in IT, organisation, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Skilled in balancing commercial interests with compliance requirements.
- Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and tact.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Benefits and Rewards
This is a well stablished leading Legal 500 firm where staff retention is high and who offer genuine career paths for those wishing to pursue. The incoming Compliance and Rish Manager will benefit from working within a professional whilst nurturing office. In addition, you will be awarded with the following employee benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Generous bonus.
- Free car parking for your convenience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure and Perkbox benefits.
- Hybrid working with defined core hours, offering flexibility to adjust start and end times as needed.
About the Company
This law firm is highly regarded throughout Surrey and Hampshire as an excellent practice with an outstanding reputation. They value collaboration and strive for excellence in everything they do. They are known throughout the industry and geographic for their commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and for their ambitious approach to providing full-service legal guidance for businesses, families, and individuals.