Compliance Solicitor

Recruiter
CLD Recruitment Ltd
Location
Manchester, UK
Salary
35,000 - 45,000
Posted
13 Jan 2021
Closes
21 Jan 2021
Ref
1933949919
Job role
Compliance/risk
Compliance Solicitor
3+ years' PQE
£35,000 - £45,000 DOE
Manchester

Due to continued growth my client, a niche Law Practice based in Manchester, are seeking an experienced Compliance Solicitor.

You will be responsible for the successful identification and management of the firm's regulatory compliance and professional risks with a focus on evaluating the firm's compliance with the SRA Handbook and other relevant regulations and legislation.

Key Responsibilities

*Work with the Legal Director to manage the firm's risk and incident registers and assist in specific investigations as appropriate.
*Identifying and analysing risks and assess if the firm's internal compliance controls and policies are operating effectively and recommending ways to strengthen that internal risk structure.
*Provide support, education and training to build risk awareness within the firm.
*Prepare regular reports of all trends and issues and coordinating the file review process and key dates process.
*Regularly review the compliance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
*Management of the firm's quality accreditations.
*Raise awareness of emerging compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
*Undertake regular audits on all legal departments.
*Monitor and consider the impact of regulatory and legislative changes to identify gaps in the firm's compliance knowledge and address those gaps.
*Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.
*Assist with complaints handling and ensuring timely responses are issued.
*Provide input into business and strategic decisions from a compliance perspective.
*Proactive approach to risk and compliance support to internal projects, such as the development of new IT systems, to ensure that regulatory responsibilities are met.

If you are an experienced Solicitor with 3 years PQE in managing risk and compliance, have detailed knowledge and experience of the SRA, regulatory framework and associated rules and regulations, interested in this position please apply ASAP!

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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