My client is recruiting for an experienced Compliance Manager to join their team in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
This is an opportunity to take responsibility for regulatory compliance, risk management and training within an established legal practice. Working closely with the Partners and senior management team, you will help ensure the firm meets its regulatory obligations while promoting a strong culture of compliance and professional development.
The Role
• Reviewing, developing and maintaining the firm's compliance policies, procedures and controls.
• Overseeing compliance relating to GDPR, Anti-Money Laundering, sanctions, lender panel requirements and SRA regulations.
• Providing guidance and support to colleagues on compliance matters and regulatory queries.
• Conducting routine and ad hoc file reviews to ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulations.
• Investigating potential compliance breaches and recommending measures to minimise risk and prevent recurrence.
• Monitoring changes in legislation, regulation and best practice, ensuring policies and procedures remain up to date.
• Undertaking risk assessments covering money laundering, sanctions, bribery, corruption and operational risks.
• Preparing compliance reports and updates for the Partners and senior management team.
• Supporting lender panel management and wider regulatory compliance activities.
• Developing and maintaining the firm's compliance and training programmes, including working with third party providers.
• Creating and delivering training sessions for new and existing employees.
• Identifying training needs and knowledge gaps across the firm.
• Maintaining training records and monitoring completion of mandatory training.
• Producing guidance materials and training resources to support employee development.
• Evaluating training programmes and recommending improvements.
The Candidate
• Have proven experience in compliance, risk management or regulatory affairs within legal services.
• Have strong knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering, GDPR, sanctions requirements and SRA regulations.
• Have experience conducting compliance reviews, audits and reporting.
• Ideally have experience developing and delivering training programmes or workshops.
• Have excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Have a proactive, collaborative and professional approach.
Benefits
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Healthcare plan.
• Life assurance.
• Monday to Friday working hours, 9am to 5pm.
• Flexible office location across the firm's offices, depending on geographical convenience and team requirements.
• Occasional home working.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment.
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