Legal Compliance & Audit Manager

Our client is a reputable multi-practice area civil litigation firm serving clients across various sectors. As part of their dedication to compliance and regulatory standards, we are now seeking a Legal Compliance & Audit Manager to join their busy, growing and successful team.

Legal Compliance & Audit Manager

Manchester hybrid working from home model.

£40-45K plus excellent benefits package.

To be successful in this role:

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Legal Compliance & Audit Manager or similar role within the legal sector (preferably Civil Litigation), along with strong understanding of regulatory requirements, particularly those set forth by the SRA. Other requirements for this role include:

• Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and persuade others
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Experience with training delivery and process improvement initiatives
• Solicitor qualification is highly desirable

Job role and responsibilities:

As a Legal Compliance & Audit Manager, you will be pivotal in ensuring adherence to both regulatory and internal standards and requirements together with providing advisory support and implementing improvements across our clients Civil Litigation department. Other requirements for this role include:

• File Review and Audit: Conduct thorough reviews and audits of legal files to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Advisory Role: Provide guidance and advice to colleagues on compliance and procedural matters, offering solutions and recommendations for improvement
• Training and Development: Develop and deliver bespoke group and one to one training programs to educate staff on best practices in file management and to elevate their own learning within the civil litigation space
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancements to strengthen compliance and audit measures
• Reporting: Prepare and present reports on compliance activities and findings to senior management and regulatory bodies as required
• Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal teams and support staff, to ensure a cohesive approach to complianc