Senior Assurance Officer

Job Description

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of theircase.We are currently recruiting for a talented Senior Assurance Officer to join our first class, specialist Data and Assurance Department. This is a fixed term contract and we are recruiting Nationwide due to this being a remote role. This is an exciting opportunityfor someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients.This is a broad and varied role where the Senior Assurance Officer would be required to support the Directors of Risk in embedding a risk and quality programme designed to address key risks and opportunities for driving efficiencies and improvement acrossthe business.Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, were building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their fullselves to the job and invest in the companys future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career we would love to hear from you.Responsibilities to include:

• Maintain and update the Risk Assurance Framework as required.

• Work collaboratively with the legal and operations teams ensuring control frameworks are maintained and practice improvement plans are adhered to.
• Provide oversight of the 1st line risk management activities including their adherence to the local risk framework.
• Conduct root cause analysis to determine inherent risks and determine opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Undertake control testing and demonstrating adherence to, and appropriateness of, processes and procedures used within the practice

• Contribute to internal communications and training to enhance awareness and understanding of risks and controls across the business

• Produce accurate and timely reporting packs for Executive forums.

• Lead quality improvement forums sharing practice information and communicating opportunities for improvement.

About You:

• Understanding of the SRA regulatory framework or financial services regulation.
• Experience of designing and managing control frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management experience is a must, along with clear communication skills (both written and verbal).

Excellent organisation skills, including the ability to manage and prioritise tasks to work under pressure, meet deadlines and be self-directing working on own initiative with limited supervisionCompany Values:Our values provide the framework for how we engage with our colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. These behaviours and values must be demonstrated in the role and across the business.

• We do what we say we will
• We own it, we sort it
• We dont wait, we create
• We respect and encourage each other
• We make time to live

What we offer in return:We offer a flexible agile working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance.The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.

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