UNCOVER

About the Company

UNCOVER is a specialist risk and compliance recruitment business that focuses specifically on finding opportunities for risk and compliance professionals within law firms and commerce & industry.

UNCOVER was established to provide a more tailored, high-level service to both clients and candidates, something which is often lacking in the recruitment sector. As a specialist start-up risk and compliance recruitment business, we spend our time focusing on what matters - establishing meaningful relationships to provide a service that continually exceeds the expectations of clients and candidates.

With six years of experience working exclusively within this space, we have a fantastic track record and are very well placed to help you with your recruitment needs. Whether you are looking to uncover the industry's top talent or uncover an opportunity to take your career to the next level – we know the market inside out and would love to work with you.

Roles we cover:
Analyst/Senior Analyst - AML/Conflicts/Risk
Officers – AML/Conflicts/ GDPR/ Risk
Manager/Senior Manager - AML/Conflicts/Risk
Lawyers - Financial Crime/Conflicts/Risk/Professional/Indemnity/GDPR/Ethics
Head of - BAU/Risk/Compliance/Ethics/ Professional Indemnity
Director of Risk
General Counsel

Listed Jobs

Company Name

UNCOVER

Job Title

Risk & Best Practice Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Risk & Best Practice Manager Role Summary: Lead the firm’s risk and compliance strategy across all practice areas, ensuring adherence to SRA Standards, data protection legislation, and other regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of ethical practice and proactive risk management. Expectations: Deliver timely, evidence‑based risk advice; implement and maintain robust risk frameworks; drive continuous improvement in compliance processes; support leadership with actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Key Responsibilities: - Advise partners and business units on professional conduct, ethics, regulatory compliance, data protection, and conflicts of interest. - Assess risk implications of new initiatives and strategic changes in collaboration with legal and business services leaders. - Monitor, interpret, and disseminate developments in law and regulation, advising on their impact on the firm. - Manage and execute key risk and compliance projects, ensuring milestones are achieved and outcomes embedded. - Draft, review, and update risk‑management policies, guidance notes, and precedent documents (e.g., engagement letters, terms of business). - Design and deliver tailored training programs for diverse practice groups and staff levels. - Prepare briefing papers and present complex issues to the Risk Committee. - Mentor junior team members and support team development. Required Skills: - Extensive experience in risk & compliance within a law firm setting. - Deep understanding of SRA Standards, data protection law (GDPR), and the broader legal regulatory framework. - Proven project‑management and policy‑development capabilities. - Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills. - Leadership and coaching experience; ability to influence senior stakeholders. Required Education & Certifications: - Qualified solicitor status (desirable). - Legal or related professional qualification with demonstrated compliance expertise.

Bath, United kingdom

Hybrid

30-10-2025