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Intermediate Governance System

Three Systems.
One Compliance
Ecosystem.

The Intermediate tier connects up to three compliance systems into a single, integrated governance ecosystem. Each system cross-references the others. Every event feeds a live compliance dashboard. Automated weekly reports. MLRO and COLP approval gates built in.

๐Ÿ”— Cross-System Integration
๐Ÿ“Š Live Compliance Dashboard
๐Ÿšจ MLRO / COLP Alert Gates
๐Ÿ“ง Automated Weekly Reports
๐ŸŽฏ โ‰ฅ95% Readiness Score
3 Systems Integrated
14 Days to Production
โ‰ฅ95 Readiness Score
0 Ongoing Monthly Fees
Tier 02 โ€” Intermediate
Governance System
ยฃ18,397
ONE-TIME FEE  ยท  NO SUBSCRIPTION  ยท  FULL CODE OWNERSHIP
โ˜… Up to 3 mini solutions, fully integrated
โ˜… Cross-system compliance dashboard
โ˜… Automated weekly readiness reports
โ˜… MLRO alerts for high-risk AML matters
โ˜… COLP approval gate workflows
โ˜… โ‰ฅ95% regulatory readiness score target
โœ“ ISO 9001 & ISO/IEC 27001 aligned
โœ“ PostgreSQL immutable audit trails
โœ“ n8n workflow automation engine
โœ“ HTML frontend โ€” no SQL day-to-day
โœ“ 14-day deployment guarantee
โœ“ 60-day post-deployment support
โœ“ Full source code, Day 1
14-day deployment guaranteed or money back

What Intermediate Adds
Over Basic

Basic solves one problem in isolation. Intermediate connects your compliance systems so they produce evidence together, alert you when intervention is required, and report on your regulatory position automatically.

Tier 01 โ€” Basic
Foundation
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1 mini solution deployedOne compliance problem solved. Immutable audit trail. Full code ownership.
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Standalone systemOperates independently. No cross-referencing with other systems.
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Manual reportingEvidence is queryable on demand. Reports generated manually.
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Database-layer enforcementCompliance rules enforced by triggers and stored procedures.
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No integration layerNo cross-system dashboard or shared compliance view.
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No alert gatesMLRO and COLP notifications not included.
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No automated reportingWeekly readiness reports not scheduled.
Tier 02 โ€” Intermediate
Connected Ecosystem
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Up to 3 mini solutions, integratedSystems cross-reference each other. The matter checklist links to the supervision register. The report generator reads from both.
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Cross-system compliance dashboardOne live view showing readiness scores across every deployed system. Blocking items, overdue evidence, and gap status visible at a glance.
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Automated weekly readiness reportsScheduled n8n workflow aggregates compliance data every week and emails a structured report to your principal/COLP. On-demand generation also available.
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MLRO alert gateHigh-risk AML matters trigger automatic MLRO notification. Matter progression is blocked until MLRO review is recorded in the database.
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COLP approval workflowCompliance waivers require COLP digital approval. Every waiver request, decision, and timestamp is captured in the audit trail.
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โ‰ฅ95% readiness score targetThe system is calibrated to achieve a minimum 95/100 regulatory readiness score across all four compliance dimensions.
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60-day post-deployment supportDouble the Basic support window. Critical for the integration phase.

How the Three Layers
Work Together

The Intermediate tier enforces compliance at three distinct layers. Each layer cannot be circumvented without a trace in the layer below it.

Layer 1 โ€” Frontend (User Interaction)
HTML Interface
Forms, dashboards, reports
No SQL required
n8n Webhooks
Receive & validate submissions
Real-time validation
Alert Engine
MLRO / COLP notifications
Email + workflow gate
Report Generator
Weekly + on-demand reports
AI-assisted summary
โ†“   Validated payloads passed to application layer   โ†“
Layer 2 โ€” Application (Business Logic & Cross-System Routing)
Stored Procedures
sp_create_matter, sp_complete_item, sp_trigger_closure
Transaction-safe
Cross-System Views
vw_matter_compliance_dashboard, vw_blocking_items
Live aggregation
Readiness Score Engine
vw_checklist_readiness_score (4 dimensions)
โ‰ฅ95 target
Integration Keys
Shared firm_id UUID links all tables
af666fc8-602aโ€ฆ
โ†“   All writes captured by enforcement layer   โ†“
Layer 3 โ€” Database (Structural Enforcement โ€” Cannot Be Bypassed)
Immutable Audit Triggers
Fire on every INSERT / UPDATE / DELETE across all tables
Constraint Enforcement
ENUM types, NOT NULL, FK constraints enforced at DB layer
Row-Level Security
RLS policies prevent cross-firm data access
New in Intermediate tier
Carried over from Basic
Infrastructure layer

Three Systems Working
as One Governance Platform

The Intermediate tier deploys three mini solutions that are designed to cross-reference each other. Shown here for a Legal & Professional Services firm โ€” the same integration pattern applies across all four industries.

System 01 of 03  ยท  SRA Code 2019 ยง7.1

SRA Supervision Register

Every supervision event for every fee earner โ€” recorded, timestamped, and retrievable under 30 seconds. The foundation of SRA regulatory evidence.

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supervision_events tableTracks solicitor, date, type, outcome, SRA code reference, and supervising partner per event. Immutable โ€” no record can be altered without an audit log entry.
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Cross-references Matter ChecklistSupervision events are linked to the matters they cover. When the SRA asks "was [solicitor] supervised on [matter]?" โ€” the query joins both systems in one result.
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Feeds readiness reportThe weekly Regulatory Readiness Report (System 3) queries supervision_events directly. Supervision coverage percentage is a scored dimension in the readiness score.
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n8n validation workflowSubmissions from the HTML form are routed through an n8n validation workflow before writing to the database. Invalid or incomplete submissions are rejected with a specific error โ€” they never enter the audit trail.
SRA Code 2019 ยง7.1 SRA Principle 7 ISO 9001 ยง7.2 ITIL 4 Service Value Chain
System Specification
Price (standalone)ยฃ1,647
Evidence retrieval SLA< 30 seconds
Regulatory mappingSRA Code ยง7.1
Audit trailImmutable triggers
Cross-system linksMS2 + MS3
n8n nodes8 nodes
Included Components
supervision_events
fee_earners table
Supervision ENUMs
Audit log trigger
Evidence view
Coverage view
HTML form
Email confirmation
System 02 of 03  ยท  MLR 2017 / SRA Code 2019

Client Matter Compliance Checklist Engine

A 19-step compliance checklist (12 opening, 7 closure) with three-layer enforcement. No matter can be opened or closed without completing the mandatory compliance steps. High-risk matters trigger the MLRO alert gate automatically.

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19-step matter checklist โ€” enforced at DB layer12 opening steps and 7 closure steps. The sp_complete_checklist_item stored procedure rejects completions out of sequence. The matter cannot progress until blocking items are resolved.
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MLRO alert gate โ€” automatic for AML risk mattersWhen a matter is flagged as high-risk AML, a database trigger fires an n8n webhook that sends an MLRO notification email. Matter progression is blocked in the database until MLRO review is recorded with a timestamp and approver ID.
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COLP waiver approval workflowIf a compliance step must be waived, the waiver request is routed to the COLP via n8n. The COLP's digital approval is recorded in the waiver_approvals table. Every waiver, including rejections, is in the audit trail.
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Links to Supervision RegisterThe fee_earner_id on each matter links directly to the supervision_events table. You can query: "show me all matters opened by this solicitor, and their supervision record for the same period" โ€” one query, two systems.
MLR 2017 Reg 28 SRA Code 2019 ยง1.4 FATF Rec 10 ISO/IEC 27001 A.18 SRA AML Guidance
System Specification
Price (standalone)ยฃ1,397
Checklist steps19 (12 open + 7 close)
MLRO alertAuto-trigger
COLP waiver gateEnforced at DB
Enforcement layers3 (app + proc + trigger)
Cross-system linksMS1 + MS3
Key Components
matters table
checklist_items
sp_create_matter
sp_complete_item
MLRO alert trigger
waiver_approvals
vw_compliance_dash
vw_blocking_items
System 03 of 03  ยท  SRA Code 2019 ยง2.1

SRA Regulatory Readiness Report Generator

A 23-node n8n workflow that queries both System 1 and System 2, aggregates the data, generates a structured regulatory readiness report, and emails it to the principal solicitor every week. Three entry points โ€” scheduled, on-demand, and sign-off triggered.

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Scheduled weekly executionThe workflow fires every Monday at a configured time. It queries both the supervision register and the matter checklist engine, aggregates the data, scores the four compliance dimensions, and dispatches the report to the principal solicitor's inbox. No manual action required.
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Four-dimension readiness scoreThe report scores four dimensions independently: Supervision Coverage (SRA ยง7.1), AML Compliance (MLR 2017), Matter Closure Quality, and Evidence Trail Integrity. Each is scored 0โ€“100. Total score target: โ‰ฅ95/100.
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Principal solicitor sign-off gateThe third entry point generates a report for principal review and sign-off. The sign-off is recorded in the sra_report_history table with a timestamp and principal ID โ€” an auditable record that the firm's leadership reviewed its own compliance position.
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sra_report_history tableEvery generated report is archived. You can retrieve any previous week's compliance position, with its exact score, findings, and the data state that produced it. Useful when the SRA asks what your compliance position was on a specific date.
SRA Code 2019 ยง2.1 SRA Principle 2 ISO 9001 ยง9.1.3 ITIL 4 Continual Improvement
System Specification
Price (standalone)ยฃ1,447
n8n workflow nodes23 nodes
Entry points3 (scheduled / webhook / sign-off)
Scoring dimensions4 (target โ‰ฅ95/100)
Report archiveUnlimited history
Cross-system queriesMS1 + MS2
Key Components
23-node workflow
sra_report_history
Scheduled trigger
On-demand webhook
Sign-off gate
AI summary node
Gmail delivery
Report archive view

One View. Every
Compliance System.

The cross-system compliance dashboard is a live PostgreSQL view that aggregates data from all three deployed systems into a single, queryable result. It is not a separate application โ€” it runs on the same database you already own.

What the dashboard shows: The regulatory readiness score across all four dimensions, blocking compliance items that prevent matter progression, AML risk matters awaiting MLRO review, and supervision coverage percentage for the current period.

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vw_matter_compliance_dashboardAggregates all open matters, their checklist completion status, and blocking items. Refreshes on every query โ€” always current.
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vw_blocking_itemsLists every checklist item that is blocking a matter from progressing or closing. The COLP can see every outstanding compliance action across the entire firm at once.
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vw_checklist_readiness_scoreCalculates the four-dimension readiness score in real time. Target: โ‰ฅ95/100. The score is the number the SRA uses to evaluate your regulatory position.
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vw_aml_complianceSurfaces all AML-flagged matters, their MLRO review status, and the timestamp of any outstanding reviews. One query โ€” complete AML exposure picture.
Cross-System Compliance Dashboard
Live
97Supervision ยง7.1
98AML Compliance
94Matter Quality
100Audit Integrity
MatterChecklistAMLStatus
CLT-2024-0847
12/12
Cleared โœ“ Open
CLT-2024-0851
8/12
โš  Pending Blocked
CLT-2024-0853
12/12
MLRO โœ“ โœ“ Open
CLT-2024-0855
12/12
N/A โœ“ Open
47 matters ยท 1 blocked ยท 0 AML overdue Score: 97.3 / 100

MLRO & COLP Alerts
Built Into the Database

The alert engine is not a notification layer bolted on top of the system. It is a database trigger that fires synchronously when a high-risk condition is met. The matter is blocked in the database itself โ€” not in the frontend, not in the workflow โ€” until the required approval is recorded.

This is the difference between a system that asks you to remember to involve the MLRO and one that structurally prevents progression until the MLRO has reviewed the matter.

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AML High-Risk Flag RaisedFee earner marks matter as high-risk AML on the opening checklist. Database trigger fires immediately on INSERT/UPDATE.
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Matter Blocked in DatabaseThe checklist trigger sets matter_status = 'MLRO_REVIEW_REQUIRED'. The sp_complete_checklist_item stored procedure rejects any further completions until this status is resolved.
3
MLRO Notified via n8nThe trigger fires an n8n webhook. An email is sent to the MLRO with matter reference, fee earner, risk classification, and a direct link to the review form.
4
MLRO Records Review DecisionThe MLRO's response is submitted via the HTML form. The decision (approve/escalate/decline) is written to mlro_reviews with a timestamp and reviewer ID.
5
Matter Unblocked โ€” Audit Trail CompleteMatter status is updated to 'MLRO_CLEARED'. The matter can now progress. Every step โ€” flag, block, notification, review, clearance โ€” is in the immutable audit trail.
From: compliance-system@unuslondon.com (n8n)
โš ๏ธ MLRO Review Required โ€” CLT-2024-0851
โš ๏ธ ACTION REQUIRED โ€” HIGH-RISK AML MATTER
This matter has been flagged as high-risk. It is currently blocked pending your review. The fee earner cannot proceed until you record a decision.
Matter Ref:CLT-2024-0851
Client:Meridian Holdings Ltd
Fee Earner:J. Okafor (Solicitor)
Risk Class:HIGH โ€” Enhanced DD Required
Flagged:2024-03-09 14:32:07 UTC
SRA Reference:MLR 2017 Reg 33 / FATF Rec 10

Weekly Compliance Reports.
Zero Manual Work.

The Intermediate tier includes a 23-node n8n workflow that runs three entry points for report generation. Every report queries the live database, scores the four compliance dimensions, and is archived in the sra_report_history table.

Three Entry Points
Scheduled
Weekly Automatic ExecutionFires every Monday at a configured time. Queries both systems, scores all four dimensions, generates report, emails principal solicitor. No manual action required โ€” ever.
On-Demand
Webhook-Triggered GenerationA HTTP POST to the webhook URL triggers an immediate report generation. Useful before a regulatory visit, board meeting, or internal audit. Available to any authorised user.
Sign-Off Gate
Principal Solicitor Sign-OffGenerates a report specifically for principal review and formal sign-off. The sign-off is recorded in sra_report_history โ€” an auditable record that the firm's leadership reviewed the compliance position.
Workflow Structure (23 nodes)
Cron Trigger Webhook Entry Sign-Off Gate DB Query (ร—4) Score Engine Data Merge AI Summary Report Format DB Archive Gmail Delivery Error Handler
Weekly Readiness Report
Week ending 09 Mar 2026
Regulatory Readiness Score
97Supervision Coverage ยง7.1
98AML Compliance MLR 2017
94Matter Closure Quality
100Evidence Trail Integrity
Key Findings
โœ“All 847 supervision events evidenced. Coverage: 100% of fee earners supervised within 90-day window.
โš 1 matter (CLT-2024-0851) has 4 incomplete opening checklist items. Fee earner: J. Okafor. Action required within 5 days.
โœ“0 AML matters outstanding for MLRO review. All high-risk matters cleared.
โœ“Audit trail integrity: 100%. No records modified outside approved workflow.
Overall Score
Regulatory Readiness
97.3 / 100

The โ‰ฅ95/100 Readiness
Score Target

The Intermediate tier is calibrated to achieve a minimum 95 out of 100 across four independently scored compliance dimensions. The score is not an estimate โ€” it is calculated directly from live database records each time the view is queried.

Each dimension maps to a specific regulatory obligation. A score below 80 on any dimension triggers a flag in the weekly report. A score below 70 triggers an immediate alert to the COLP.

The target range for production systems is 94โ€“98/100. A score of 100 on all dimensions is achievable but would indicate no matters are open โ€” which is unlikely in a working firm.

See a Live Score Demo โ†—
Supervision Coverage โ€” SRA ยง7.1
97 / 100
AML Compliance โ€” MLR 2017
98 / 100
Matter Closure Quality
94 / 100
Evidence Trail Integrity
100 / 100
Overall Readiness Score
Target: โ‰ฅ 95 / 100  ยท  Production range: 94โ€“98
97.3

14 Days. Three Systems.
Fully Integrated.

The Intermediate timeline adds integration and cross-system testing phases to the Basic deployment. New phases are marked below.

Days 1 โ€” 2

Requirements, Regulatory Mapping & Schema Sign-Off

Three-system discovery call. We map the cross-system integration requirements โ€” which tables reference which, how the firm_id UUID links everything, and where the MLRO/COLP gates need to fire. Schema design for all three systems is approved before build begins.

3-System Discovery Regulatory Mapping Integration Schema Schema Sign-Off Supabase Setup
Days 3 โ€” 7

Three-System Database Build

All three schemas are constructed simultaneously, with shared tables, cross-system foreign keys, and the integration layer built from the start. Stored procedures (sp_create_matter, sp_complete_checklist_item, sp_trigger_closure_checklist) are written and tested. The immutable audit trail covers all three systems.

System 1 Schema System 2 Schema System 3 Schema Cross-System FKs Stored Procedures Audit Triggers (ร—3) Dashboard Views Readiness Score View
Days 8 โ€” 11

Workflows, Alert Engine & Frontend

The three n8n workflows are built and connected. The MLRO alert trigger and COLP approval gate workflows are wired to the database triggers. The 23-node readiness report workflow is built. The HTML frontend is constructed covering all three systems.

System 1 Workflow System 2 Workflow MLRO Alert Workflow COLP Gate Workflow 23-Node Report Workflow HTML Frontend (ร—3) Dashboard View UI
Days 12 โ€” 14

Integration Testing, Handover & Source Transfer

End-to-end integration testing: a high-risk AML matter is created, triggers the MLRO alert, is blocked, reviewed, cleared, and the state is verified across all three systems simultaneously. Full source code transferred. 60-day support period begins.

Integration Testing MLRO Flow Test Dashboard Verification Data Migration Code Transfer Build Guide Handover 60-Day Support Begins UNUS Govern Set-Up (14-day trial)

Where You Are.
Where You Can Go.

You Are Here
Tier 02 โ€” Active
Intermediate Governance
ยฃ18,497 one-time
  • Up to 3 systems integrated
  • Cross-system dashboard
  • MLRO / COLP alert gates
  • Weekly automated reports
  • โ‰ฅ95% readiness score
  • 60-day support
  • Full 5-solution suite
  • AI report generation
  • Dedicated architect
Tier 03 โ€” Full Platform
Enterprise Platform
ยฃ32,347 + ยฃ1,500/month
  • Everything in Intermediate
  • Full 5-solution suite
  • AI report generation
  • ITIL 4 Service Desk
  • ISO/IEC 27001 aligned
  • Quarterly architecture review
  • Dedicated architect
  • ยฃ1,500/month managed
  • Priority SLA

What Happens After
Your System Is Live

The deployment delivers a working compliance system. UNUS Govern is what keeps it working โ€” the continuous operational wrapper that turns a one-time build into a continuously-evidenced system you can present to any regulator, any time, on demand.

Day 14
Source Code Transferred
You receive the full PostgreSQL schema, n8n workflow JSON, HTML frontend, build guide, and all documentation. You can run the system yourself on day one, or hand it to UNUS Govern for managed operation.
Day 15โ€“30
30-Day Post-Handover Support
UNUS provides 30 days of post-deployment support included with the Basic tier. Bug fixes, configuration adjustments, and operational questions are answered within 24 business hours. UNUS Govern's free 14-day trial begins on Day 14 so you can evaluate the operational wrapper without commitment.
Day 30+
UNUS Govern Activates as Operational Wrapper
At any point post go-live โ€” and especially before your first regulator visit or surveillance audit โ€” you activate UNUS Govern. Asset Monitor continuously checks the system for drift, expiry, and configuration changes. Governance Engine runs scheduled readiness sweeps and generates the evidence pack the regulator expects to see. The system you bought stays in the same state you deployed it in.

UNUS Govern keeps the system you bought,
in the state you deployed it in.

Compliance systems drift. Workflows change. Schema migrations get applied ad-hoc. The audit trail you carefully built on Day 14 is not the audit trail you have on Day 400 โ€” unless something is watching. UNUS Govern watches. It produces a continuous readiness score, surfaces drift within hours (not months), and generates the evidence pack your regulator expects before they ask for it.

See How Govern Works โ†’ Start 14-Day Trial โ†’
Asset Monitor ยฃ149/mo
Governance Engine ยฃ299/mo
Full Stack ยฃ449/mo

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