Head of Compliance (SRA), Leeds
- Recruiter
- Anakin Seal Legal Birmingham
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
- Salary
- £50000.00 - £65000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 28 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 26 Dec 2018
- Ref
- 137899
- Contact
- Chloe Smith
- Job Title
- Head of Department
- Practice Area
- Compliance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our Client, a leading civil litigation firm in central Leeds, are looking to recruit a Head of Compliance (SRA) to join their expanding team.
You will be currently working as a either a compliance Solicitor or compliance manager within a firm of Solicitors and have extensive knowledge of the SRA and the code of conduct.
You will be responsible for designing, implementing and leading the firms risk management and compliance function, designing and managing compliance and legislative processes and advising on ongoing requirements, managing risk procedures, drafting and ensuring compliance with the firms risk and compliance policies, providing advice on risk and compliance in relation to the delivery of wider business projects and more.
Desirable skills:
- Extensive knowledge of SRA regulations with a strong understanding of regulatory handbooks
- Ability to translate and communicate regulatory information confidently whilst providing efficient, commercially focused results across the business
- A minimum of 5 years' experience as a compliance manager gained within a legal environment
- Debt recovery experience is desirable though not essential
- Financial services experience essential
You will be required to work 35 hours Monday to Friday and be paid a salary up to £65,000.
Exciting opportunity to join leading firm in Leeds managing their SRA compliance function.