Risk & Compliance Manager

We are seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager to join this dynamic, successful and friendly professional services firm where you can really make your mark.  You will be supported by the COLP, the AMLCO and the firm’s risk committee and be responsible for ensuring that the Firm adheres to all relevant laws and regulations as required by SRA, GDPR, FCA, money laundering, ICO as well as internal policies and also be responsible for ensuring that standards including Lexcel, ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 are maintained.

You will experience a friendly and collegiate team atmosphere where work life balance is respected.  This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded and growing law firm located within easy access of Kings Cross and Farringdon mainline stations and Chancery Lane tube.

The is a part-time role (28 hours per week) over four days or three days. The role is suitable for hybrid working.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Lead and continue to develop core compliance and risk functions, including risk management systems ensuring they are compliant, fit for purpose and process is followed.
  • Develop and manage AML policies, systems, and procedures, under the guidance of the designated AML compliance officer.
  • Maintain up to date risk registers
  • Be the firm’s equivalent of the data protection officer, responsible for GDPR compliance
  • Ensure effective measures are in place so that the firm is GDPR compliant
  • Assist with conflicts of interest and confidentiality queries.
  • Offer compliance guidance and answer compliance queries.
  • Manage compliance escalation within the firm’s reporting framework
  • Manage compliance breaches and reporting
  • Support the development of an appropriate risk culture.
  • Maintain policies and procedures in adherence to terms of business.
  • Prepare and deliver training on regulatory and compliance topics.
  • Prepare for and run ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 audits and any other ISO that the firm may require, ensuring continued compliance with requirements.
  • Maintain an effective business continuity plan and test regularly
  • Assisting the COLP and CFO with the PII renewal and cyber insurance proposal forms
  • Assist with risk management elements of Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, business continuity planning and any other audits required for the firm.
  • Provide regular training on key areas of risk and compliance for the firm

This list of duties is not exhaustive and offers scope for the successful candidate to continue to evolve and develop the function over time.

About you

Essential Requirements

  • Law firm experience
  • Detail orientated
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
  • Staying calm and focused under pressure.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Considerable experience working within risk for a law firm or SRA authorised provider.
  • Collaborative worker.
  • Strong knowledge of SRA compliance and guidance.
  • Strong knowledge of money laundering regulations.
  • Strong knowledge of ICO guidance and requirements
  • Proven experience dealing with risk issues and regulators.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Excel and Word.

Why join us?

We have been recognised as an outstanding place to work by Best Companies in 2023 and 2022 and ranked 1st in 2023 as the best mid-sized company to work for. We are a purpose driven organisation with an active social committee, Corporate Social responsibility committee, Equity and Diversity forum and Wellbeing Leadership Group. We are a signatory to the Mindful Business Charter.

It is central to our values that our teams reflect the diverse community around us and that everyone at Sharpe Pritchard can be themselves and bring their authentic selves to work. Achieving true equality, diversity and inclusion is a core aim and we very much welcome applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion or belief, age or disability. We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.

What you will be getting in return

Our HQ is based in London.  The firm is generally supportive of hybrid working.

A generous bonus scheme is on offer alongside a competitive salary. You will gain professional development with a structured path to advancing your career. We provide a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to;

  • Generous annual leave, starting at 28 days leave per annum (two days of which must be taken at Christmas on dates decided by the firm) pro-rated for part-time hours
  • Private Pension
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Smart health (including virtual GP service)
  • Health and wellbeing app
  • Individual learning and development and Business development budgets
  • Flexi time policy (core working hours of 10.00 – 16.00)
  • Flexible working (for example, part time and home working)

Regular team events including:

  • Social committee events throughout the year
  • Monthly all staff lunches

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