We have an opportunity for an experienced Deputy Compliance Officer for Legal Practice. When you join us, you’ll be part of a workforce that truly values each and every member of the team.
To be in with a chance of being the recipient of this excellent package, including a 6% employer pension contribution, flexible working arrangements, and more, apply today.
Deputy compliance officer for legal practice
Manchester, M2 2EE – Hybrid working available
Full time (with flexible start/finish times and part time may be considered), permanent
Salary dependant on experience
3 years of Litigation experience required
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
We have been delivering an industry-leading service to clients throughout the UK for nearly 40 years. Specialising in housing litigation, we fight for tenants living in sub-standard accommodation to bring landlords to account. Client care is at the heart of everything we do, as evidenced by our rating of 4.8 on Trustpilot and Reviews.io.
What’s on offer?
This is a fabulous opportunity to join a respected law firm and be a key player in a well-established and growing team.
As our new Risk & Compliance Assistant – Legal, you can also expect to receive the following:
Competitive salary (dependent on experience) + Bonus
Flexible start and finish times
Annual salary review
25 days plus bank holidays
Day off on your birthday
Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
Hybrid home/office working environment
Training, development, and support
Company sick pay
City Centre location
Casual dress
Death in Service Benefit (Salary x 4)
Subsidised Gym Membership
Access to award-winning Employee Assistant Programme
The role:
The successful applicant will work closely with our Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of our firm’s authorisation.
We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, and we have a track record of developing the staff of the future.
Key tasks (not an exhaustive list):
Assisting the COLP in dealing with claims, complaints, DSARs, and any associated litigation
Assisting the COLP with their work in mitigating regulatory risks and exposures (including but not limited to as set out below)
Compliance with the firm’s AML/CDD procedures and conducting relevant searches.
Maintaining and updating various central risk registers, e.g, complaints, professional indemnity notifications
Liaising with other members of the Business Support Group in relation to relevant projects
Assisting in relation to file reviews
Conducting ad-hoc research in all areas of risk management
Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory information and changes.
The successful applicant:
Successful candidates will be confident communicators with a high level of written and verbal skills and good attention to detail. You must be well organised and able to work in a busy environment with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight timescales.
Experience:
Some Housing Disrepair experience is preferrable, but not essential
3 years of Litigation experience
Case Management System (Proclaim is used) experience of using Proclaim would be advantageous
Knowledge of the Law, particularly in relation to Housing Disrepair
IT literate
Familiar with the regulations and professional standards applicable to a law firm
An understanding of compliance and risk issues
Excellent interpersonal skills and a client-orientated approach
Confident in dealing with senior managers and partners generally
If the above sounds like you, we would love to know even more about you – don’t hesitate to apply!
How to apply for the role:
e-mail – [email protected] You must be authorised to work in the UK.
