Risk and Compliance Manager...

Job Description

Risk and Compliance Manager
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/nWe'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 team
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/nThis 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.
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/nKey Responsibilities

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• Supervise and manage the compliance mailbox, overseeing the team of analysts to ensure timely and effective query resolution.
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• Lead the file review and internal audit processes.
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• Advise on ad hoc risk and compliance matters across various departments.
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• Work with the internal solutions team to design and implement robust compliance processes (e.g., client and matter risk assessments).
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• Review agreements to ensure regulatory compliance.
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• Maintain and develop key documents, such as the firm’s compliance plan, risk register, and departmental risk assessments.
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• Take ownership of specific policies and procedures as allocated within the team.
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• Deliver training sessions on compliance issues to support wider business understanding and adherence.
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• Support the Risk & Compliance Director with complaints handling processes, including potential oversight of the firm’s complaints function.
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  /nAbout You?
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  /nThis 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
  
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• 5+ Years of Legal Compliance experience - MUST BE IN A GENERALIST ROLE
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• Previous experience of line management is essential
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• Strong Working knowledge of the Legal Compliance world
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• Experience in Complaints Handling or a demonstrabble understanding of complaints procedures (beneficial)
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  /nWhat's in it for you?
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  /nCompetitive salary
  /nHybrid working
  /nWorking with a leading North West law firm
  /nOpportunity for porgression and development
  /nGreat company Benefits
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  /nInterested?
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  /nReady to join a growing, leading national law firm?
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  /nReach out for a confiential conversation.