Job Description

Job Overview

My client is an award winning law firm which, for over 100 years, has been delivering an exceptional service to its clients. Aside from my client's clear professionalism, kindness and togetherness is at their heart, ensuring employees receive support, encouragement and a fantastic environment in which to work.

Summary

My client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Compliance Manager to join the team, supporting the COLP, MLRO, and COFA in fostering a proactive culture of compliance. My client welcomes applicants from a variety of professional backgrounds--whether your experience is in legal, financial, or other regulated sectors. If you are passionate about compliance, eager to learn, and ready to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

Your main responsibility will be to foster a culture of continuous improvement, proactively manage regulatory risk, and help ensure the systems, staff, and processes remain compliant with SRA, AML, data protection, and, in due course, FCA requirements as the firm grows and evolves its practice management and risk systems.

Key Responsibilities

(brief overview and not limited to):

Firmwide governance and oversight

Maintain and continuously improve systems and controls that enable the COLP/COFA to discharge their duties under the SRA Standards and Regulations including recording and reporting breaches and serious breaches Co-ordinate quarterly compliance reporting to the Partners, with clear metrics, trend analysis and remediation actions, in line with SRA expectations that firms ensure effective governance enabling compliance officers to be empowered and effective

Anti Money Laundering (AML) - policy, controls and testing

Own the day--today operation of the firm's AML policies, controls and procedures (PCPs) and the practice wide risk assessment (PWRA), ensuring alignment to the latest SRA/LSAG guidance and the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (as amended). Plan and deliver (or commission) the independent AML audit required "where appropriate to the size and nature of the business" under Regulation 21--moving the firm to an annual cycle with risk-based follow-ups; track remediation to closure.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory roles--whether gained within legal services, professional services, financial services, or other regulated sectors. Familiarity with SRA Standards and Regulations and AML frameworks is advantageous but not essential. My client is open to considering applicants with strong transferable skills and a willingness to develop sector-specific expertise This role requires working within the SRA Codes and Accounts Rules. Candidates should have a solid understanding of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (as amended), LSAG guidance, and the SRA's current approach to AML supervision, including inspections and desk-based reviews. Relevant professional certifications (such as ICA, CISI, or IAPP) are valued but not essential. We encourage applications from those with equivalent experience or a commitment to ongoing professional development You will play a key role in shaping my client's compliance culture and have the opportunity to influence firm-wide processes as they evolve their systems and practices

Salary and Employee Benefits

My client offers competitive pay and benefits and rewards excellence and performance. They believe in promoting a healthy work life balance to support your wellbeing, presenting the following benefits:

Competitive annual leave Private medical cover Life insurance Company pension Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Hybrid working Working hours of 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday Lifestyle hour each week Social events Dog friendly office days
If you are passionate about Compliance and possess the necessary skills and experience for the role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to my client's team's success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 55,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person