The Firm

We are representing a progressive Top 100 law firm who offer comprehensive services to businesses and individuals across multiple sectors. It has a strong presence in both commercial and private client work, with expertise spanning corporate and commercial law, employment, real estate, personal injury, medical negligence, and private wealth.

The Opportunity

This is a key role where the candidate will act as the escalation point for complex and 'higher risk' risk and compliance issues.

• Consulting with partners and staff on high-level ethical and regulatory challenges, including professional conduct, data privacy, and conflicts screening
• Serving as a compliance champion to reinforce a strong, ethical working culture throughout the firm
• Spearheading and supervising all major compliance-related projects from inception to completion
• Developing and refreshing all written risk documentation, internal alerts, communications, and learning resources
• Designing and presenting specialised training sessions for each of the firm's three divisions
• Tracking and analysing shifts in statutory and regulatory frameworks relevant to the firm's operations
• Preparing comprehensive submissions for the Risk Committee on matters carrying significant exposure
• Mentoring and supporting the professional growth of junior members within the team

Requirements
Essential:

• Extensive experience of working in risk and compliance in a law firm
• Advanced knowledge of the relevant laws, regulations and codes of conduct applicable to the operation of a law firm
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Analytical, numerate, and excellent attention to detail

Desirable:

• Qualified solicitor with current Practising Certificate
• Minimum degree-level education or equivalent, with a legal or compliance qualification preferred
• Managerial / coaching others experience

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.