Administration and Compliance Manager (REMOTE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm based in Mayfair is seeking an Administration and Compliance Manager for a remote role. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience and proven team management abilities. Responsibilities include managing compliance, HR processes, and IT support. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including flexible home working and a friendly environment.

Benefits

Competitive and negotiable salary

Flexible home working

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in administration and compliance.
• Experience managing a team or department is essential.
• Experience in training or mentoring juniors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve payments in Business and Commercial Banking.
• Manage recruitment processes from specification to contract signing.
• Serve as company contact for IT support and manage systems.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team management

Dynamic and personable

Tools

LEAP practice management system

BrightHR system

Job description

Administration and Compliance Manager (REMOTE)

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About the Firm

This award-winning firm, based in Mayfair, is known for its modern, forward-thinking approach and market leadership. They promote a culture of freedom, autonomy, and flexibility, with most staff working remotely. The firm values staff development and offers structured progression and opportunities for rewards.

The Role

Finance & Subscriptions

• Review and approve payments in Business and Commercial Banking
• Draft monthly financial reports in collaboration with the accountant
• Serve as the management point of contact for SRA audits and the production of annual statutory accounts
• Arrange insurance renewals (PII, Cyber, etc.)
• Manage annual renewal of SRA and CQS registrations

Human Resources (HR)

• Manage recruitment processes from requirement specification to employment contract signing
• Manage BrightHR system as the main company contact and 'super-user'
• Liaise with BrightHR regarding discipline and grievance incidents
• Coordinate and approve staff leave and time off
• Handle payroll bureau communications and confirm monthly payroll changes
• Maintain staff handbook and HR policies
• Act as the company health & safety officer

Information Technology (IT)

• Serve as the company contact for IT support, including ordering services and approving invoices
• Arrange IT equipment provision, replacements, and repairs
• Manage LEAP practice management system, including license allocation and library maintenance
• Act as IT Security Officer (ITSO)

COFA/Compliance

• Must be approved by the SRA as a qualified COFA
• Ensure policies meet SRA and government standards
• Review and sign off client account reconciliation statements
• Maintain the Breach Log
• Review LEAP matter records for compliance during onboarding and closure
• Address staff queries on compliance issues and assist with complex cases

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Dynamic, personable, with strong communication skills
• Experience managing a team or department
• Experience in training or mentoring juniors is advantageous

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive, negotiable salary based on experience
• Excellent benefits, including flexible home working
• Supportive, modern, and friendly working environment
• High-quality work environment