An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Analyst to join a multi service law firm based in the heart of Manchester City Centre. You will be working as part of the wider risk and compliance team and with responsibility for a variety of tasks which support the firm’s risk management framework.
The firm has a fantastic reputation within the legal industry with great staff retention and long term progression available.
Hybrid working is available (maximum 1 day a week remote).
Duties include:
- Complete procedural file reviews for all areas of the firm
- Monitoring and actioning SmartSearch alerts and reporting back to fee earners
- Handling risk and compliance queries from staff which come through to the central mailbox or via telephone
- Maintain the firm’s SRA records through mySRA, as well as practising certificates for solicitors and other lawyers
- Managing the new starter process for the team which involves collating regulatory questionnaires, liaising with other central teams, speaking with heads of departments regarding any file or client transfers
- Liaising with new starters to ensure their details are updated with the relevant regulatory board, and ensuring any relevant checks are carried out and training is completed
- Delivering risk and compliance induction sessions for all new starters
- Dealing with data protection for the firm, such as data breaches and subject access requests
- Assisting in preparation for external assessments, such as Lexcel and CQS
- Research regarding legal and regulatory changes affecting the firm
Firm and benefits:
- Award-winning law firm
- Excellent staff retention
- Annual promotions process open to all staff
- 25 days holiday plus office closure over Christmas and New Year
- Companywide sports teams and social event
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Season ticket loan
- Free travel insurance
Apply online or contact Gemma Clarke at G2 Legal today.
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