Head of Compliance

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Role Head of Compliance

Location: Southport/Hybrid

The Head of Compliance will be supporting the Chief Legal Officer and Director of Compliance in ensuring that Fletchers' Solicitors Limited and their group of companies are compliant with all regulations that cover the provision of the services that the companies offer.

The ideal candidate would be a qualified Solicitor or equivalent who has experience of successfully working and leading in a legal Compliance team with good communication and the ability to build relationships.

In return Fletchers can offer:

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days' holiday per year, until you reach the maximum long service awards which are awarded after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awardsfor winning nominees

Main Responsibilities:

• Supporting Senior Executive Team and Senior Leadership Team on all legal and compliance matters to ensure delivery of Fletchers' strategy
• Required level of knowledge and expertise in relevant aspects of compliance and regulation, including SRA and ICO matters, relevant legislation including LASPO, UK GDPR, etc.
• Close collaboration with CLO, Director of Compliance, Director of M&A and other members of SET and SLT on all legal and compliance aspects of M&A transactions
• Cross-functional support, especially to Legal Transformation and Strategy Team and Operations Team, on key projects
• Supporting the CLO/COLP and Director of Compliance with all compliance and regulatory aspects of Fletchers' strategy to ensure business facilitation is achieved in a safe, compliant way
• Assist in leading the team, managing / developing the team members
• Assist in drafting policies, procedure and documents in support of the business compliance with any statutory or regulatory obligations and ensuring training provided
• Liaise with other business stakeholders in respect of any effects of statutory or regulatory changes to their business areas and, where necessary, assist in change implementation
• Assist with the management, reporting and eliminating risk on matters referred to within the firmwide risk register
• Manage risk relationship with our professional indemnity insurers, and deal with any formal negligence claims
• Assist in dealing with day-to-day risk matters raised across the business with a view to reducing risk level and reporting to the SLT

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience of successfully working and leading in a legal Compliance team
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to form positive working relationships with a wide variety of team members and to manage the sensitivities of challenging legal practice appropriately where necessary
• Excellent understanding of and the ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Excellent understanding of how to balance compliance with business drivers
• Experience of coaching and supporting team members
• Ability to role model good practice leadership
• Technology literate, with the ability to use technology to enhance legal services
• Strong analytical skills

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor or Cilex

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.

More information about us can be found on our website. https://www.fletcherssolicitors.co.uk/about-us

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We're committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We're proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.