Compliance Officer
Posted 20 hours 34 minutes ago by Standard 8
Compliance Officer (Legal) Hybrid Manchester City Centre £35,000 - £45000+ Bonus
Are you an experienced Legal Compliance Officer, Risk & Compliance professional or litigation specialist looking to join a growing law firm with a strong reputation?
We're recruiting for a Compliance Officer to join an established legal practice in Manchester City Centre. Working alongside the COLP and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, managing legal risk and supporting best practice across the firm.
The Role
This is a varied compliance position supporting the firm's legal and regulatory obligations across multiple departments.
You'll be responsible for:
- Supporting the COLP with compliance and risk management
- Managing complaints, claims and professional indemnity notifications
- Carrying out compliance checks, due diligence and regulatory searches
- Maintaining risk registers and compliance records
- Assisting with internal file audits and quality reviews
- Monitoring regulatory changes, SRA guidance and legal compliance updates
- Working with senior stakeholders to improve compliance processes and reduce risk
- Promoting best practice across the business
About You
You'll ideally have experience in legal compliance, risk or litigation and be confident working in a regulated legal environment.
You'll have:
- Experience in a Legal Compliance, Risk & Compliance or Compliance Officer role
- Around 4 years' litigation experience
- Good knowledge of SRA regulations and legal compliance
- Strong written communication and attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Litigation experience would be an advantage