Legal Compliance Manager
Colchester, Essex
Competitive Salary
9am to 5:30pm - Hybrid working available after probation period is complete
4 days office based, 1 WFH
Are you an experienced Compliance Manager with a legal background in a Solicitors or Law Firm? If so our client, a fast growing prestigious law firm is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Compliance Manager to join their team in the legal services industry. As a Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the company operates in accordance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. You will play a critical role in maintaining their reputation and integrity by developing and implementing compliance programs and policies. The candidate will have a strong understanding of legal compliance requirements, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
To be considered for this role you must have previous legal sector experience along with at least 3 years UK based work experience.
The ideal candidate will have
*A solid background in Compliance and Risk within the legal sector
*Knowledge of SRA codes of conduct and regulations
*Knowledge of AML regulations and requirements for law firms
*Experience of working within the legal audit and risk profession
*Experience of being customer facing
*Excellent administration skills
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
You will be responsible for
*Managing compliance inbox
*Advising on all SRA queries
*Advising on GDPR issues
*Supporting the team with maintaining and monitoring regulatory accounts
*Providing necessary training to wider business as and when required
*Ensuring policies and procedures are up to date
*Keeping up to date with current regulations
*Producing weekly/monthly reports
Skills & Qualifications
*Currently working as a Compliance Manager within a Law firm
*Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within Compliance at mid to senior level
*Proficiency in using MS Office applications, particularly Excel
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
*Excellent organisational and time management abilities to priorities tasks and meet deadlines
*Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team
*High ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
*Solid understanding of the client’s business to enable you to suggest improvements to their business and operations
Benefits
*Free parking
*Generous holiday entitlement
*Salary exchange pension scheme
*Life Assurance
*Income Protection
*Health Cash plan
*Flexible working
If you have all the skills above and feel this is the role for you, please do not hesitate to contact us at One-to-One Personnel or forward your CV.