Compliance Manager

at  BarcanKirby

Compliance Manager – Bedminster
We are looking for an established Compliance Manager to join as an integral part of the Management team.
This role is full-time and based at our office in Bedminster with some travel to other offices across Bristol as required.
You will support the Compliance team, Head of Department, and Board on strategic and critical regulatory and compliance matters, monitor risk trends and compliance developments, and ensure the firm complies with all SRA, Lexcel, and general regulatory obligations.
The team comprises the Head of Compliance, a Consultant and an Assistant. They support the business with day-to-day queries in areas including anti-money laundering, conflicts, data protection, complaints and regulatory standards. The team is an integral and respected part of the firm, and key to protecting it from risk.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Compliance.
The role

You will support the Head of Compliance with duties to include:

• Staying updated on relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations.
• Overall responsibility for ensuring the completion of file audits in accordance with procedures.
• Ensuring the firm’s ongoing compliance with the Lexcel standard.
• Monitoring complaints and providing support on final responses when required.
• Supporting the COLP in submitting complaints data to the SRA.
• Monitoring negligence claims and supporting the COLP in liaising with insurers.
• Providing cover for new starters and departmental training when required.
• Preparing data for quarterly risk meetings.
• Drafting, reviewing and revising policies, procedures and controls across the firm as required.
• Providing HR support to the team when needed.

Supporting the MLRO/MLCO with:

• Dealing with staff queries about money laundering and source of funds/wealth.
• Reporting suspicious activity to the NCA.
• Monitoring high-risk matters.

Assisting the Data Protection Officer with:

• Monitoring for changes in the law and disseminating training when required.
• Reporting breaches to the ICO and SRA.
• Recording internal breaches and reporting patterns to Heads of Department when required.

Assisting the COFA with:

• Identifying and reporting breaches of the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Monitoring the bribery register.
• Reminding staff about their obligations under the Bribery Act and disseminating training when required.

Other reasonable duties as required.
About us
Barcan+Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer.
We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. When we say we offer a work/life balance, we mean it.
We work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values.
We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms.
The ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor or FCILEx with previous experience managing their own caseload and clients.
• Have at least three years of working in a regulated environment within the compliance function.
• Be confident using and adapting to new systems and processes.
• Have experience using a Case Management System.

Computer literacy is essential for this role, particularly Microsoft Office.

Location and working hours

• Full-time (office hours are 9am – 5.15pm, Monday to Friday).
• Part-time work and/or a job share may be considered for a suitable candidate.
• The role is based at our North Street office in Bedminster with some travel to other offices as required.
• Option to apply for hybrid working upon successful completion of your probation.

Belonging at Barcan+Kirby
We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you.
If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing recruitment@barcankirby.co.uk.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£64,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

• Staying updated on relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations.
• Overall responsibility for ensuring the completion of file audits in accordance with procedures.
• Ensuring the firm’s ongoing compliance with the Lexcel standard.
• Monitoring complaints and providing support on final responses when required.
• Supporting the COLP in submitting complaints data to the SRA.
• Monitoring negligence claims and supporting the COLP in liaising with insurers.
• Providing cover for new starters and departmental training when required.
• Preparing data for quarterly risk meetings.
• Drafting, reviewing and revising policies, procedures and controls across the firm as required.
• Providing HR support to the team when needed