Risk and Compliance Manager

Job Description:

Job Title: Risk & Compliance Manager

Location: Lincolnshire / Derbyshire (multi-office regional role)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Firm Type: Regional Law Firm

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm with multiple offices across Lincolnshire and Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager to join its leadership team. This is a key strategic role responsible for maintaining and developing the firm's regulatory framework, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and professional standards, and promoting a strong culture of risk awareness across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to play a pivotal role within a growing, multi-office firm that prides itself on delivering high-quality legal services and maintaining the highest professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the firm's overall risk and compliance strategy across all offices.

   

• Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations, AML Support the COLP and/or COFA 

   

• Develop, review and implement compliance policies, procedures and best practice guidance.

   

• Manage and investigate complaints, breaches and regulatory issues where they arise.

   

• Monitor regulatory developments and advise senior leadership on changes impacting the firm.

   

• Conduct file reviews, internal audits and risk assessments across departments.

   

• Deliver compliance training to partners, fee earners and support staff.

   

• Liaise with regulators, insurers and external auditors where required.

   

• Maintain and improve systems relating to AML, GDPR, conflicts and risk management.

   

About You

• Proven experience within legal risk & compliance, ideally within a law firm environment.

   

• Strong working knowledge of SRA regulations, AML, and legal compliance frameworks.

   

• Experience operating at a senior level or supporting COLP/COFA functions.

   

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

   

• Ability to influence and implement best practice across multiple offices.

   

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

   

What's on Offer

• A senior role within a respected regional law firm.

   

• The opportunity to shape and enhance the firm's compliance function.

   

• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working culture.

   

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

   

• Flexible working options.

   

Apply

If you are an experienced Risk & Compliance professional looking for a senior role within a progressive regional law firm, we would be delighted to hear from you