Risk Compliance Manager

Company: Career Legal
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Location: London
Job Description:

Risk & Compliance Manager | Top UK Law Firm

London AND Brighton Office | Permanent Opportunity

Salary Up To £80,000pa + Benefits | Hybrid Working

Our client, an award winning UK law firm, is looking to hire an experienced Senior Risk & Compliance professional to join them on a permanent basis – working as their new Risk & Compliance Manager.

For this role, you’ll be required to attend both the London and Brighton offices on a regular basis (2-3 days a week, split between both offices). Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to add a full-time Risk & Compliance to work alongside their current Head of Risk.

As the successful Risk & Compliance Manager, you’ll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

  • Advising Fee-Earners on professional conduct matters (conflicts, ethics, SRA Standards, SRA Accounts Rules)
  • Monitoring compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct
  • Managing claims again the firm
  • Investigation and coordinating responses to complaints
  • Conducting compliance audits for practice groups
  • Contributing to senior management reports
  • Supporting due diligence on mergers and acquisitions
  • Reviewing terms of business

Plus much more.

To be considered for this Risk & Compliance Manager opportunity, you’ll need to have/be the following:

  • Have previous/existing Legal Risk & Compliance experience at a senior level (Supervisor/Manager/Qualified Lawyer)
  • Be able to commute between the London and Brighton offices
  • Have detailed knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct, SRA Standards and Indemnity Insurance Rules
  • Be familiar with risk management techniques and frameworks

If you are interested in this position and you’re keen to discuss this role further, get in touch as soon as possible.

Posted: July 9th, 2026