Legal & Compliance Officer

At Clayton Legal we are proud to be working with this National Law firm to assist them in recruiting this key role;
Terms of employment

• Full or part time
• Hybrid working
• Leeds office based

Job Description

• Ensure the firm complies with all relevant statutory laws and regulations, internal policies and procedures.
• Manage the firm’s Lexcel Accreditation Audit
• Ensure continual monitoring and review of compliance procedures to help identify possible areas where improvements can be made
• Work with the Compliance Partner to develop internal policies and procedures, compliance training and protocols.
• Keep up-to-date with regulatory developments and industry initiatives
• Develop compliance checklists and compliance reports as and when required.
• Design, develop and manage compliance checklists, reports and monitoring programmes.
• Ensure compliance with best practices and undertake any other duties as required by the Management Team.
• Prepare compliance documents for statutory, legal and regulatory purposes.
• Work with management and staff to identify regulatory risks and design internal controls to ensure compliance within the firm.
• Perform routine risk assessments to help the firm understand compliance risk, scope and significance.
• Educating employees on compliance regulations and the impact of non-compliance on the firm.
• Review marketing materials, websites and presentations (including new employee induction programmes) to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Work with the management from other departments to ensure compliance and investigate irregularities
• Contribute to robust and effective compliance controls within the firm.

Skills

• Critical problem-solving skills and analytical skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to interpret information rapidly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal and conflict management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law.or a minimum of 3 years compliance experience preferably within the legal environment.
• I.T knowledge (particularly in Excel and Word)

For more information on this opportunity, feel fdree to contact Chris on c.eastwood@clayton-legal.co.uk OR 07802 282 002