Compliance & Risk Manager - Law Firm

My client is looking for a Compliance & Risk Manager, to join their well establish and progressive law firm in Farnborough, Hampshire. My client is an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked team known for their commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and their ambitious approach to providing full-service legal guidance for businesses, families, and individuals. They value collaboration and strive for excellence in everything they do. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and running the operational activities of the firm’s internal compliance function, including: * Setting the plans and objectives for the compliance function. * Playing an active role in the strategy for the compliance function. * Evaluate risk levels, significance, and scope within the firm’s compliance procedures, communicating findings to the Compliance Board. * Oversee and manage policies, systems, and controls related to compliance, promptly reporting breaches to regulatory bodies like the SRA and ICO. * Ensuring best in class compliance function. * Reducing or alleviating the compliance burden on to the fee-earning resources within the firm. * Advise the Compliance Board on implementing compliance measures. * Serve as the primary contact for data protection inquiries and Subject Access Requests. Required experience: * A minimum of 5 years previous compliance experience within a law firm. * Strong communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing and building relationships across all levels. * A pedigree in being involved in and influencing strategy. * Ability to work with Partners and Management Committee to resolve client conflicts effectively. * Commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards to minimize risk. * Proficiency in IT, organization, and maintaining confidentiality. * Skill in balancing commercial interests with compliance requirements. * Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and tact. Benefits: * Bonus Schemes that significantly reward performance. * 25 Days Annual Leave, 8 Bank Holidays and a Bonus Day for Christmas. * Holiday Buy Back & Carryover Schemes * Annual & Long Service Rewards including Gift Vouchers and Bonus Holidays Days * Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave * Access to Free Healthcare Services including Online GP * Discounted Legal Services * Client Referral Bonus * Weekly Training Initiatives * Access to Free Online Training Courses Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful