We are looking to recruit a Risk & Compliance Solicitor to join our Risk & Compliance team in Lincoln.

You must:

• Be a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) or close to admission as a solicitor (or equivalent)
• Have a good working knowledge of:
  - The SRA Handbook
  - At least one area of law in which Bridge McFarland LLP practices
  - Data Protection and Anti Money Laundering legislation
• Have the ability to quickly research, understand and report on areas outside of main area of expertise

Key duties will include the day to day running of the Firm’s Risk & Compliance department to include:

• Updating the Firm’s Client Care documentation to ensure compliance at all times.
• Implementing and updating the Firm’s Risk & Compliance policies, including the Staff Handbook and Business Continuity Plan
• Ensuring compliance with the Firm’s Risk & Compliance policies
• Initial review and due diligence of all Outsourcing, Third Party Agreements and ad hoc contracts
• Implementation and ongoing review of all Outsourcing and Third Party Agreements
• Managing and responding to complaints and claims received by the Firm
• Analysis of data including complaints, claims, sleeping matters, client balances and conducting face to face meetings with Fee Earners
• Preparation of reports including those for monthly Risk Committee meetings, Departmental Meetings and Management Board Reports
• Managing relationship and obligations with SRA, ICO, Insurers and LEO
• Managing obligations with the Legal Aid Agency, including contract tendering, complying with audits and managing relationship with Contract Manager
• Renewal of the Firm’s professional insurances (PII, Commercial Combined, D&O)
• Assisting and reporting to the Firm’s COLP & COFA
• Review of website content
• Responding to queries received from members of staff relating to the SRA Handbook, policies and procedures, Data Protection legislation, AML Legislation, etc.
• Introduction of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with changes to legislation / regulation.

Excellent IT and communication skills are essential, combined with the ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain a positive helpful attitude.

For further information regarding this position please contact Human Resources at recruitment@bmcf.co.uk.. To apply, please send a completed application form or your CV and covering letter to this email address.