Risk & Compliance Manager
Location
Darlington, County Durham | United Kingdom
Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled and diligent Risk & Compliance Manager to join our growing team at BHP Law. As the Risk & Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving comprehensive risk management practices across the firm and ensuring the firm's adherence to regulatory & compliance obligations.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare any documentation and information required to support yearly quality assessments, audits and reaccreditation to professional bodies.
- Update relevant logs to ensure all risks, breaches, complaints and claims are accurately recorded and resolved.
- Oversee and implement holistic risk and compliance strategies across the firm.
- Ensure strict compliance with Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA) directives and other relevant legal standards (e.g. CQS, WIQS).
- Develop, review, and update policies and procedures to align with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
- Drive awareness and understanding of compliance obligations throughout the organisation, including but not limited to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation.
- Regularly review changes in regulation to update our policies, procedures, and processes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate compliance measures into business processes.
- Conduct internal audits to assess the effectiveness of risk and compliance controls.
- Monitoring, checking and processing compliance actions to ensure we meet regulatory requirements & deadlines.
- Respond to and manage any compliance-related incidents or issues.
- Understand our Client Complaints and Claims procedures and provide ad-hoc cover for our Complaints & Claims coordinator.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Proven experience in a similar role within the legal sector, with a focus on risk and compliance.
- In-depth knowledge of SRA directives and other legal regulations.
- Strong understanding of Data Protection laws, particularly GDPR.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey risk & compliance requirements to various stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to assess and mitigate risks.
- Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
WE CAN OFFER:
- Flexible, friendly working environment.
- 25 days holiday per year which increases with service.
- Office closure during the Christmas break.
- The day off on your birthday.
- Private healthcare – following a qualifying period.
- Death in service scheme – following a qualifying period.
- Electric car scheme (for eligible employees).
- Career development and learning opportunities.
Please note that you do not need to fulfil all the criteria above to be considered for the role – we are keen to interview talented candidates who will grow into the role.
Join us and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of legal and ethical practices at our firm. If you are a meticulous and experienced professional seeking a challenging role, we invite you to apply.
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