Senior Risk & Compliance Manager

Company: Birchrose Associates
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Location: London
Job Description:

Birchrose Associates is working with a prestigious London law firm in the search for a Senior Risk & Compliance Manager to join their Risk & Compliance team on a permanent basis.

The Firm

Our client is a highly respected London law firm with an outstanding reputation for advising high-net-worth individuals, families, businesses, financial institutions, educational organisations and charities.

Recognised for delivering exceptional client service and technical excellence, the firm offers a collaborative and supportive culture, combining a modern approach with long-standing professional values.

The Opportunity

The successful Senior Risk & Compliance Manager will work closely with the firm’s Risk & Compliance Director and wider team, supporting a broad range of regulatory, compliance and risk management activities across the firm.

This is a varied role offering exposure to strategic projects, regulatory advisory work and day-to-day operational risk matters.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing client Outside Counsel Guidelines, reviewing contractual arrangements and supporting compliance through the firm’s onboarding systems
  • Advising on conflicts of interest matters, undertaking initial conflict analysis and providing guidance on SRA Code of Conduct requirements
  • Assisting with complaints handling, including preparing correspondence, liaising with internal stakeholders and supporting matters involving the Legal Ombudsman and SRA where required
  • Providing guidance to fee earners on professional conduct, regulatory obligations and risk management queries
  • Drafting, reviewing and maintaining internal risk management policies and procedures
  • Supporting document production requests from clients, regulators and third parties
  • Conducting ongoing internal file reviews to ensure compliance with firm-wide quality and regulatory standards
  • Supporting the firm’s ISO9001 Quality Management System and assisting with wider ISO compliance initiatives
  • Supporting the firm’s Responsible Business and ESG-related compliance obligations

The role offers flexible and agile working, with a hybrid model.

Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking full-time or part-time working patterns, with a minimum commitment of three days per week.

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent overseas-qualified lawyer with an unrestricted right to practise
  • Qualified lawyer with minimum 4 years’ PQE
  • Experience gained within the Risk & Compliance function or as a fee earner within an English law firm
  • Strong working knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct and wider regulatory framework
  • Knowledge of AML, sanctions, source of funds, PEPs and data protection legislation would be advantageous

Vacancy Highlights

  • Join a highly regarded London law firm with an exceptional reputation
  • Broad and varied role covering conflicts, complaints, regulatory compliance, policy development and strategic risk projects
  • Flexible and part-time working options available
  • Collaborative and supportive Risk & Compliance team with excellent long-term career prospects

To be considered for this Senior Risk & Compliance Manager opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

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Posted: July 17th, 2026