Head of Risk
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Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers
Bevan Brittan’s Risk & Best Practice (R&BP) team is responsible for ensuring firm-wide compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and promoting Best Practice within the firm and by third parties working with the firm, as well as overseeing the firm's certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301 and Cyber Essentials Plus).
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced risk & compliance professional to join Bevan Brittan's growing Risk & Best Practice (R&BP) team. As Head of Risk, you will work closely with the Director of Risk (DoR) to lead and deliver a first-class risk and regulatory service to the firm.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the R&BP sub-teams/functions in line with the priorities set by the DoR, working with a range of key stakeholders across both legal and business services teams. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leadership and Governance
- Quality management and auditing
- Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
- Insurance, claims and complaints
- Advice and client support
- Training, reporting and continuous improvement
- People and operations management
What we are looking for from you
The successful candidate will be an experienced risk lawyer or senior risk & compliance professional, who has advanced their career within law firms. You will be familiar with offering C-suite advice to law firm partners and directors and will have experience which includes:
- Leading and mentoring a team
- Presenting to a Board or senior management team
- Familiarity with the broad requirements of ISO 27001, 9001 and 22301
- Providing pragmatic and commercial advice to internal clients
Make a Real Impact
Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Explore our markets and services here.
We are highly ranked across the legal directories and our 2024/25 financial results confirmed twelve years of consecutive growth.
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We support our people to be their best and, through our hybrid working model, we offer the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.
We’re looking for the best people to share in our ambition and success. Visit our Life page to discover what life at Bevan Brittan could look like for you.