Senior Compliance Officer

Senior Compliance Officer
Full Time, Permanent
Up to £75,000 (Fully negotiable DOE)
Shropshire
Hybrid and Flexible working


An exciting full-time opportunity to join a recognised Chambers UK and Legal 500 firm with an established presence across Shropshire and Wales.

We are looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to perform the roles of Legal Compliance Officer (COLP), Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), and Data Protection Officer (DPO). As an ambassador for our client’s compliance culture and standards, you will demonstrate the highest standards of compliance behaviour and raise awareness of regulatory requirements and compliance policies.

Job Details and Benefits:

• Hybrid working ability to work from the office and from home (2 days at home, 3 in the office)
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 33.
• Free cover for dependent children up to 22, up to six counselling sessions
• Dental and optical cover, as well as 24/7 GP access
• Complimentary therapy including physiotherapy, acupuncture, etc.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance
• Discounted legal fees
• Flexible working hours (Flex+ scheme)
• Tech scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, referral incentive scheme
• Long service awards
• Firm wide social events

Main duties and responsibilities

• Performing routine risk assessments to help the firm understand compliance risk, scope, and significance
• Monitoring the firm's compliance with regulations and internal policies to ensure they are up to date with the relevant laws
• Educating employees on compliance regulations and the impact of non-compliance on the organisation
• Recording findings properly and following up with management to ensure issues are rectified
• Reviewing marketing materials, websites, and presentations to ensure compliance with regulations
• Assisting in gathering information internally in response to requests by regulatory organisations
• Collaborating with management from other departments to ensure compliance and investigating irregularities
• Ensuring that a prompt report is made of any serious breach of the terms and conditions of your firm's authorisation, or the regulatory arrangements which apply to your firm, managers, or employees.

What we need from you:

• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of SRA regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with senior management, regulators, and employees.
• Extensive experience in compliance roles within the legal sector.
• Essential: must be a qualified solicitor or lawyer.

If you feel the Senior Compliance Officer position may be for you or you are interested in further information, please contact Joe at Everpool Recruitment by email (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Alternatively, you can apply to this advert and someone from the Everpool team will be in touch.