Practice Manager

Practice Manager (Law Firm)

Location: Nottingham (Multi-site law firm)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

An established and growing multi-site law firm is seeking an experienced Practice Manager / Risk & Compliance Manager to join its Nottingham-based leadership team. This is a key role responsible for safeguarding the firm's regulatory standing and embedding a strong culture of risk awareness and compliance across all offices.

The Role

Reporting to senior management, you will take ownership of the firm's risk and compliance framework, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulatory and professional standards. You will act as a trusted advisor to partners and colleagues, providing clear, pragmatic guidance in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as, or supporting, the COLP and COFA functions

Managing compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations, AML, GDPR, and professional indemnity requirements

Developing, implementing, and reviewing firm-wide policies and procedures

Overseeing AML processes, including audits, risk assessments, and training

Handling regulatory queries, complaints, and reportable breaches

Conducting internal audits and risk assessments across multiple sites

Delivering compliance training to partners and staff

Monitoring regulatory developments and advising on their impact

About You

You will be an experienced risk and compliance professional with a strong understanding of the legal sector and its regulatory environment.

You will ideally have:

Proven experience in a Risk & Compliance role within a law firm

In-depth knowledge of SRA regulations, AML, and data protection

Experience working across multi-site or growing organisations

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise at partner level

A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

What's on Offer

A senior, influential role within a respected law firm

The opportunity to shape and enhance firm-wide compliance strategy

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive, professional working environment

Hybrid working options may be available