Legal Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer | Legal 500 firm | Sussex

This Legal 500 ranked practice boasts several offices across Sussex and has an excellent reputation in the local and wider community for its high-quality services. The firm are now looking for an experienced Compliance Officer.

On offer is flexible and hybrid working arrangements and this is a great opportunity for an experienced Compliance Officer wanting to shape positive practice, culture and make an impact.

The Firm

• This Firm has built an unrivalled commitment to the community has operated in the South East for more than 50 years, meaning a committed client base, producing consistent new business.
• They punch well above their weight in terms of quality of work and maintain an approachable team feel.
• They have been able to implement a great deal of flexibility into their employees' roles, allowing them to work flexibly and remotely, meaning that they receive an excellent work-life balance.
• They boast several legal 500 ranked lawyers throughout their departments, ranging from Leasehold Enfranchisement, Property, Commercial and Private Client, showing the quality of lawyers that this firm attracts.

The Role

• As the Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for mitigating risks through the design, implementation and enforcement of firm policies, procedures and other preventative measures
• Ensure that all firm activities are undertaken within the boundaries of the law and compliant with the rules and restrictions set out by regulatory bodies including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA.)
• You will keep up to date with, SRA and general regulatory requirements that apply to law firms including anti-bribery and corruption, data protection, anti-money laundering, Code of Conduct, principles and guidance.

Requirements

• You must have a sound knowledge of law and terminology and good drafting skills.
• Possess a good working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts rules (SAR) in liaison with the COFA/ Head of Accounts.
• Demonstrate passion for the area and evident interest to stay up to date with latest developments and impart these to others.

What's on offer

• Proactive rather than reactive and always seeking out the best practice for prevention.
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• Flexibility in working arrangements, you can be based at any of the firms offices across East Sussex or West Sussex.
• Opportunity to work with market-leading individuals in a collegiate working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Compliance Officer to join a successful law firm in Sussex.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.