About the team
We are recruiting a Risk and Compliance Manager to join our successful Risk & Compliance team, based in either our Birmingham or Nottingham Offices. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, with a 'can-do’ attitude to work and comfortable working on their own initiative.

About the role

You will work in a collaborative team led by a people focussed Risk & Compliance Director, in a role which will be interesting, challenging and provide a varied workload. Hybrid working is offered, with the preference of attending our Nottingham or Birmingham offices.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude who can also work independently. Working closely with our, Risk & Compliance Director, they’ll enjoy a varied and challenging role supporting our lawyers with regulatory issues and questions and ensuring compliance with firm policies and SRA rules.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering risk and compliance questions put to our “compliance helpdesk”
• Drafting policies and procedures with clear and accurate drafting
• Preparing and presenting training on SRA regulatory issues
• Conducting file reviews and assisting with COLP investigations
• Analysing compliance data and making recommendations for change
• Assisting with risk and compliance project work

Your skills and qualifications

• Experience of working in a SRA regulated firm
• Knowledge of the SRA Handbook
• Peripheral knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, prioritise and deliver work to a consistently high standard and to deadlines.

No Agencies please - direct applications only.

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