Risk and Compliance Manager

Risk and Compliance Manager London or Sussex Hybrid 2/3 days a week in office We''re working with a leading regional law firm looking for a Risk and Compliance Manager to join its central management team.This is a broad, hands-on role covering professional risk, compliance, claims, complaints, insurance and regulatory matters, with significant exposure to partners and senior stakeholders.The role?• Managing and developing risk and compliance policies and procedures• Advising fee earners on SRA regulations, professional conduct, ethics and conflicts• Managing claims and complaints, including liaison with insurers, the SRA and Legal Ombudsman• Supporting the firm''s PI insurance process• Carrying out compliance audits and identifying areas for improvement• Delivering training across the firm on risk and compliance matters• Coordinating the firm''s Lexcel accreditation• Maintaining risk registers and root cause analysis• Supporting business continuity planning• Advising on regulatory requirements and changes in legislation• Supporting risk and compliance matters relating to MandA and mergers• Reviewing third-party terms of business• Working alongside IT, HR, Finance and other support functions on wider risk matters• Supervising a Risk and Compliance AssistantAbout you? 7+ years in legal compliance Strong knowledge of SRA regulations and professional conduct Experience managing professional indemnity insurance and claims Strong understanding of risk management within a legal ..... full job details .....