Legal Internal Auditor

As a Legal Internal Auditor at Stone King, your primary responsibilities will include ensuring compliance in the file review process across our various fee-earning teams. This involves conducting audits across multiple office locations and enforcing the SRA code while handling matters such as file closures, time recording, and billing processes. Your role will also ensure that client instructions are strictly followed and that clean file management practices are implemented throughout the auditing procedure.

To excel as a Legal Internal Auditor at Stone King, candidates should possess a solid legal knowledge base gained from experience as an ex-solicitor or from a fee-earning role. Familiarity with SRA Code requirements and experience in compliance, time recording, and billing is essential. Additionally, strong organization skills, the ability to work independently, and experience in auditing are important to effectively navigate this pivotal role in our Risk and Compliance team.

Diversity and inclusion are central to our ethos at Stone King, and as a Legal Internal Auditor, you will contribute to fostering an inclusive working environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities, ensuring that our recruitment practices are fair and accommodating. We offer flexible working arrangements and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to help team members succeed in their roles, embodying our belief in the power of individual differences.

Stone King provides an attractive benefits package for its Legal Internal Auditors, including a competitive salary, profit share scheme, private medical insurance, pension contributions, and life assurance. Employees also receive 28 days of holiday, in addition to statutory UK holidays, as well as an additional day dedicated to community service activities each year. This comprehensive package reflects our commitment to a supportive and rewarding workplace.

Working as a Legal Internal Auditor at Stone King is particularly rewarding due to our strong emphasis on collaboration and ethical compliance across diverse sectors. You will be part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that is recognized nationally for its leadership in the legal sector. The opportunity to develop vital skills in risk management while contributing to meaningful work in various areas such as charity and education makes this position truly unique.

In your answer, detail specific roles or experiences where you handled compliance tasks or conducted audits. Highlight any regulations you are familiar with, particularly the SRA Code, and the outcomes of your audit processes. This shows your practical experience and understanding of what the role entails.

Discuss your strategies for ensuring accuracy, such as utilizing specific software or methods you’ve adopted to maintain detailed records. Point out your organizational skills and how you prioritize accuracy in billing, to demonstrate your attention to detail and commitment to compliance.

Use the STAR method to outline a specific situation where you encountered a compliance issue, the task at hand, the action you took to address it, and the results. This showcases your problem-solving skills and ability to think critically under pressure.

Emphasize qualities such as strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Describe how these qualities apply to the Legal Internal Auditor role and how you embody these traits. Mention your communication skills as they are vital for client instruction compliance.

Share specifics about your past roles where client communication was crucial. Discuss any experiences where you ensured instructions were followed correctly and how you managed relationships with clients to uphold compliance standards, reflecting your familiarity with legal processes.

Talk about your methods for keeping up-to-date with industry changes, such as attending workshops, seminars, and following relevant legal publications or joining professional associations. This demonstrates your commitment to professional development as a Legal Internal Auditor.

Discuss your strategies for maintaining organized and compliant file management post-audit. Emphasize any systems or procedures you would recommend implementing to ensure ongoing compliance and easy access to files for future audits.

Share a specific example of a challenging audit, including the obstacles faced and how you overcame them. Explain what you learned from the experience and how it improved your audit processes, showcasing your resilience and analytical prowess.

Outline an approach that includes initial discussions to understand the reasons for non-compliance, followed by collaborative solutions to ensure adherence to procedures. This illustrates your leadership and team player capabilities.

Articulate your passion for compliance and risk management, and how Stone King’s values resonate with you. Discuss specific aspects of the firm or its projects that attract you, indicating your research and genuine interest in the position.