Risk And Compliance Manager

Risk and Compliance Manager

Location: Bristol

Firm: Legal 500 Law Firm

Salary: DOE Circa up to £80K

Hybrid working: 2-3 days WFH

An established UK law firm is expanding its Risk & Compliance function and is seeking two experienced Managers to join a growing central team. The roles report into a senior risk lawyer and offer exposure to high‑level, firm‑wide risk and compliance matters.

You will act as key escalation point for complex and higher‑risk issues, while also managing a broad portfolio of risk, compliance and best‑practice projects. This is a varied and influential role suited to someone confident advising senior stakeholders in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Advising partners and staff on complex risk and compliance issues, including professional standards, ethics, regulatory requirements, data protection and conflicts
• Supporting senior risk leadership in embedding a strong culture of compliance across the firm
• Leading risk and compliance projects and advising on the risk aspects of new business initiatives
• Producing and analysing risk and compliance data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Updating core firm documentation, policies and guidance materials
• Designing and delivering tailored risk and compliance training to practice groups
• Monitoring regulatory and legal developments impacting the firm
• Escalating higher‑risk matters to governance committees and preparing briefing papers
• Coaching and supporting junior team members

Required Skills and Experience

• Must have experience working within risk and compliance function in a Law firm
• Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing legal practice
• Excellent communication, drafting and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate (desirable)
• Legal or compliance qualifications (desirable)
• Experience managing or mentoring others (desirable)

Benefits & Working Environment

• Bonus structure – Firm‑wide and personal
• Career development
• At least 25 days holiday + bank holiday + Christmas off + buy or sell 1 week
• Life assurance policy
• Additional enhanced leave
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements with a focus on work‑life balance
• Discounted legal services
• Loads more!

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk

Job Reference: CWS584

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Salary: GBP 48000 - 64000 per year