Compliance Lawyer

• Outstanding Results, 97.65% Success Rate
• Highly Qualified Specialist Personal Injury Solicitors

Excellent 467 reviews on Harris Fowler is a highly respected Personal Injury firm. We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Compliance Lawyer to join our team. We are seeking a proffesional with experience in regulatory compliance, including strong knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).

The successful candidate will work closely with our Managing Director to support the firm in maintaining legal and regulatory compliance, managing client complaints and addressing any breaches or portenital breaches of regulations.

Job Description:

• Supporting the firm in meeting its legal and regulatory obligations, including the SRA Standards and Regulations, sanctions compliance, AML, anti-bribery, data protection and GDPR.
• Working closely with the Managing Director to investigate, assess and report all breaches and near breaches of applicable regulations and statutes.
• Performing compliance risk assessments to evaluate the level, significance, and scope of risks within the firm.
• Notifying relevant parties where required in accordance with Professional Indemnity Insurer obligations.
• Managing client complaints, including investigating issues, recommending and implementing remedial actions, and completing reporting procedures in line with the firm's policies.
• Understanding Harris Fowler's internal policies and procedures, supporting consistent application across the business, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Promoting technical knowledge and regulatory competencies across the firm.
• Providing training to staff on compliance procedures, policies, regulatory changes and professional standards.
• Assisting with the development and delivery of compliance and professional standards training.
• Maintaining the firm's risk register and other documentation evidencing regulatory compliance.
• Advising Directors and staff on compliance aspects of new projects, procedures and agreements.

Person Specification

• A legal qualification and/or substantial legal compliance experience.
• Experience of handling complex complaints.
• Detailed knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Ability to effectively manage own workload and meet a variety of compliance deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a methodical and organised approach.
• Strong ability to quickly understand the business, its objectives and its risk profile.
• In depth knowledge of professional standards and regulatory frameworks within the legal sector.
• Experience dealing with data protection matters, including GDPR breaches, and experience updating internal risk assessments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated sound professional judgement and the ability to provide clear and reasoned advice.
• Ability to attend the Taunton office in person once a week.
• Experience within personal injury law.
• NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be requested to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.

How To Apply:

Please send letters of application detailing your relevant experience and a copy of your CV to:

Or by post:

• Harris Fowler Solicitors
• 6-7 Hammet Street
• Taunton
• Somerset
• TA1 1RZ