Head of Compliance

Strategy & LeadershipPlease make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.Supporting Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on all legal and compliance matters to ensure delivery of Fletchers' strategyClose collaboration with ELT, Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Director of Compliance, Managing Director of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and other members of ELT and SLT on all legal and compliance aspects of M&A transactionsCross‑functional support on key projects, especially for the Legal Transformation, Legal Strategy and Legal Operations Teams.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 wayWorking with Learning & Development Team to provide training on various matters relevant to roleWorking with two other Heads ofWorking at the start of the firm's processes when dealing with cases, looking at systems and procedures to ensure compliancePeople ManagementLead the team, managing the team membersDevelop junior support as requiredCoach, develop and support team membersTechnicalRequired level of knowledge and expertise in relevant aspects of compliance and regulation, including SRA and FCA together with ICO matters and relevant legislation including LASPO, etc.Review and advise upon all aspects of business compliance with GDPR and data privacy lawAssist in drafting policies, procedure and documents in support of the business compliance with any statutory or regulatory obligationsLiaise 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.Review and report on any statutory or regulatory considerations in planned business changesAssist with the implementation of any matters raised by the Risk Team or the ELT BoardAssist in reporting to the CLO and Risk Team (monthly) in respect of business risks and compliance‑based issuesAssist the legal teams and wider business in managing proactively the wider business risksManage risk relationship with our professional indemnity insurers, and deal with any formal negligence claimsAssist in dealing with day to day risk matters raised across the business with a view to reducing risk levelReporting to the Senior leadership team monthly in respect of day to day risk matters raised in their business areaBuild positive working relationships with all key stakeholders across the businessTo act as a champion for good legal practiceTo deliver key compliance KPIs alongside project specific KPIsQualifications & ExperienceComprehensive knowledge & understanding of Compliance LawExperience of successfully working and leading in a legal Compliance teamExcellent 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 necessaryExcellent understanding of and the ability to deliver excellent customer serviceExcellent understanding of how to balance compliance with business driversExperience of coaching and supporting team membersAbility to role model good practice leadershipTechnology literate, with the ability to use technology to enhance legal servicesOffice Locations: Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton, and CambridgeFletchers Solicitors are seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to play a pivotal role in safeguarding our regulatory standards and supporting our ambitious strategic plans. Reporting directly to the Director of Compliance and working closely with our Chief Legal Officer, this is a high‑impact leadership position where you will influence business‑wide compliance strategy, lead and develop a talented team, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organisation.This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of legal transformation, supporting business growth through mergers & acquisitions, and ensuring our systems, processes and people uphold the highest standards of ethical and regulatory compliance.If you’re a proactive, commercially astute compliance professional with deep regulatory expertise (SRA, FCA, GDPR) and a passion for driving continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.Join us in shaping a safe, innovative and compliant future for one of the UK’s leading legal services providers.Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 & Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation. We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness.We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry – because we understand that balance drives performance. At Fletchers, we also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, you’ll find a clear path to progress and development here – from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership. We seek out a broad range of challenging, high‑quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. And’t just talk about development – we invest in it, with a significant proportion of our colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any given time. We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long‑term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance. Join us and be part of a law firm that’s not only growing, but redefining what it means to work in legal services.Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same. xpwpeyx We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.Benefits35 hours working weekBonus 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 long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employmentPension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice optionLife Assurance PolicyMedicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expensesCompany sick payEnhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemesFlexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balanceVaried calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)Monthly voucher awards for winning nomineesA genuinely supportive and friendly cultureOngoing training and professional development opportunities#J-18808-Ljbffr