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.