Risk and Best Practice Training Manager

  • Hays
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • Jan 12, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Risk and Compliance Trainer, Legal firm background, various locations South and Southwest

Your new company
A well-known law firm with a number of offices in the Southern region is seeking a qualified trainer with a legal firm background to support their operations. The person will work on a hybrid basis and the role will require travel to a number of locations to deliver face-to-face training.

Your new role

  • You will design and deliver engaging training sessions on regulation and compliance subjects relevant to a law firm, including client confidentiality and conflicts of interest, data protection (GDPR), anti-money laundering (AML), supervision and client and matter management.
  • Identify and promote best practice procedures in areas such as matter opening, client onboarding, document management, billing, and client communication.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by incorporating lessons learnt from risk incidents or audit findings into training.
  • Identify emerging risks and training needs based on audit results, regulatory changes, or internal reviews.
  • Horizon scanning will be a key aspect of this role.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory guidance (e.g., SRA, Law Society, GDPR, AML Directives)
  • Manage the firm's compliance training calendar, including scheduling mandatory and role-specific sessions in conjunction with the HR Senior Learning and Development Manager.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have a significant background in risk and compliance practices in a UK Law Firm with a good understanding of the different training needs of private client, commercial and injury legal practices.
You will have several years experience delivering training in a legal firm, and are likely to be a qualified solicitor.
You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build excellent work relationships with colleagues.

What you'll get in return
Hybrid working - with flexibility required around training days which will be delivered face-to-face in the offices.
Travel to a number of sites of the firm will be required across the South West and Southeast of England.
Salary £50-55000 + a wide range of benefits

What you need to do now
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