Risk and Compliance Manager

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