Risk and Compliance Manager

Law firm

A leading regional law firm with several offices are seeking a Risk and Compliance Manager to join their office in Newbury.

Role

We are seeking a Risk and Compliance Manager to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the firm's reputation and ensuring adherence to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Risk & Compliance Director in developing, implementing, and overseeing the firm's risk management and compliance frameworks. The successful candidate will work closely with fee earners across all practice areas to embed a culture of compliance throughout the organisation.
• Conducting regular risk assessments across all areas of the firm's operations, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and implementing appropriate mitigation measures. You will design and deliver training programmes to ensure all staff understand their compliance obligations.
• Dealing with referrals from the firm's client and matter onboarding team, ensuring robust client due diligence and conflict-checking processes are in place and consistently applied.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and working alongside the Head of Risk & Compliance in advising the partnership on the implications of new or amended legislation, guidance, and best practice standards.
• Supporting the Director of Risk & Compliance in managing relationships with external regulators, auditors, and insurers, and coordinating responses to any regulatory enquiries or investigations.
• Preparing compliance reports for the Management Board, highlighting key risks, incidents, and remedial actions.
• Maintaining the firm's risk register, business continuity plans, and incident response protocols.

You

This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in legal sector regulation, including Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requirements, anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, and data protection legislation.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in law, business, or a related discipline. You will have substantial experience in a risk and compliance role within a law firm, with a proven track record of developing and implementing compliance frameworks.

The candidate must possess comprehensive knowledge of SRA regulatory requirements, AML and sanctions legislation, data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018), and professional conduct rules.

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded, growing law firm who support and nurture their staff. The role will be highly rewarding and challenging and a competitive salary is on offer as well as an attractive benefits package.

For more information please contact Kate Albon at KMA Legal or apply as directed.