This candidate is a seasoned risk and compliance professional with an impressive track record of over 15 years in the legal sector. With a strong background in practice management, they bring a unique blend of operational expertise and compliance leadership across multi-office law firm environments.

Currently working at a boutique law firm, the candidate holds a senior practice management role with comprehensive responsibility for compliance, risk, and regulatory functions. They have led on firm-wide policy creation, compliance audits, and risk mitigation strategies, reporting directly to senior stakeholders. Their knowledge of SRA compliance, including financial, data, and sanctions regulations, is particularly strong. They have successfully introduced compliance training programmes, updated internal controls, and managed risk registers for high-exposure matters.

Key Competencies:

• Extensive experience managing firm-wide compliance frameworks including SRA, sanctions, and anti-money laundering obligations
• Skilled in policy development, internal audit, and procedural review
• Proven track record overseeing COFA and COLP reporting processes
• Strong understanding of legal risk, operational controls, and enhanced due diligence requirements
• Experienced in managing internal compliance training across departments
• Demonstrated ability to align compliance strategy with firm-wide business goals
• Hands-on experience in strategic planning and regulatory risk management
• Adept at identifying potential risks and implementing practical mitigation steps
• Effective line manager with experience recruiting and developing compliance and support staff
• Comfortable working in multi-office law firm structures with regional oversight

Legal Experience:

Practice Manager | Boutique Law Firm | 10.5 years
Consultant Practice Manager | Legal Compliance Consultancy | 1.5 years
Consultant Practice Manager | Legal Compliance Consultancy | 1 year
Practice Manager | Top 100 UK Law Firm | 4 years
Practice Administrator/Office Manager | Top 100 UK Law Firm | 3 years

Education & Qualifications:

Diploma in Office Procedures | Training Institution
Diploma in Secretarial Procedures | Training Institution
RSA I & II | Training Institution
Sage Payroll Processing | Training Institution
Essential Management | University
MK & Bucks Fire Wardens Certificate | Training Body
Emergency First Aid | Training Body

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