Compliance Manager

An opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Manager to join a law firm, in London with hybrid / agile working.

The Compliance team ensure the firm remains compliant with AML Regulations, SRA’s Standards and Regulations and other applicable rules and regulations internationally. The Compliance Manager will work alongside the Director of Risk and Compliance and support the COLP (also the firm’s General Counsel), COFA and the MLROs globally. 

The Compliance Manager will be responsible for the day to day management of the Compliance team, which includes (but is not limited to):

• Allocating work within the team to ensure that all new client and matter requests, conflict checks and queries are managed quickly and efficiently.
• Providing training and support to the team and offices outside London on key regulatory topics.
• Undertaking appraisals for the team in conjunction with the Director of Risk and Compliance.
• Creating and implementing project plans.
• Responding to more complex regulatory enquiries and investigations.
• Maintaining up to date policies and procedures.
• Attending and presenting at meetings to Office and Group Heads (as required).
• Managing monthly reporting from the Compliance team’s central records.
• Providing support to the Director of Risk and Compliance, including assistance with projects, recruitment and other ad hoc tasks as may be required from time to time.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience of managing a team.
• Previous experience of managing risk and compliance policies and procedures ideally in an international firm.
• Detailed knowledge of SRA requirements and the regulatory framework.
• Detailed knowledge of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing law and practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with a proven ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines

Skills and experience – desired

• Working with Intapp Open, Conflicts and Walls.
• Dealing with professional indemnity insurance and general insurance renewals.
• Working knowledge of GDPR requirements.
• Dealing with client information security audits.

From Director to Assistant the team are around 10 in total including internationally.

This a full time, permanent position.  

The firm offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees and they promote a culture of agility and flexibility and are fully supportive of flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated.

Salary between £80,000 and £90,000.  

If you would like to apply for this vacancy or find out more, please do not hesitate to contact Rowena Bubb of Lewis Row Recruitment for further information and a discussion