Risk and Compliance Manager - qed legal : Job Details

Risk and Compliance Manager ?? Manchester?? Hybrid WorkingWe're currently working with a fabulous leading law firm Manchester. They have a great presence across the North West and London, and they're currently looking to add a Risk and Compliance Manager into the teamThis is a newly created role in a growing law firm, supporting the firm's Risk and Compliance Director & COLP, leading and managing a team of Compliance Analysts, acting as the first POC for all compliance queries across the business.Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the compliance mailbox, overseeing the team of analysts to ensure timely and effective query resolution.
• Lead the file review and internal audit processes.
• Advise on ad hoc risk and compliance matters across various departments.
• Work with the internal solutions team to design and implement robust compliance processes (e.g., client and matter risk assessments).
• Review agreements to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and develop key documents, such as the firm’s compliance plan, risk register, and departmental risk assessments.
• Take ownership of specific policies and procedures as allocated within the team.
• Deliver training sessions on compliance issues to support wider business understanding and adherence.
• Support the Risk & Compliance Director with complaints handling processes, including potential oversight of the firm’s complaints function.

About You?This would be a great opportunity for a compliance generalist with experience in a smaller law firm who's looking to take the next step into a bigger, busier, leading firm. There will be opportunities to learn, and support the Compliance Director in a fast-paced environment

• 5+ Years of Legal Compliance experience - MUST BE IN A GENERALIST ROLE
• Previous experience of line management is essential 
• Strong Working knowledge of the Legal Compliance world
• Experience in Complaints Handling or a demonstrabble understanding of complaints procedures (beneficial)

What's in it for you??? Competitive salary?? Hybrid working?? Working with a leading North West law firm ?? Opportunity for porgression and development?? Great company BenefitsInterested?Ready to join a growing, leading national law firm?Reach out for a confiential conversation.