Compliance Analyst

Office Collective; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Manchester law firm is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their Risk & Compliance team. This entry-level position is ideal for recent law graduates eager to build a career in legal compliance. The role involves supporting risk management, handling compliance queries, and assisting in regulatory processes. The firm offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and a hybrid working model after six months.

Benefits

25+ days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Travel pass and parking loans

Monthly early finish

Charity days and social events

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and proactive mindset required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the firm’s risk management framework.
• Handling compliance queries and supporting internal staff.
• Conducting procedural file reviews and monitoring AML alerts.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Law Degree

Job description

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Compliance Analyst – Entry Level Opportunity

Manchester | Full-Time | (hybrid after 6-month office-based period)

Are you a recent law graduate with a keen interest in Risk & Compliance? We’re recruiting for a Compliance Analyst to join a growing in-house Risk & Compliance team based in a leading Manchester’s Spinningfields law firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in legal compliance. Previous experience in a similar role is not essential – we’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, great organisational skills, and a proactive mindset.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the firm’s risk management framework across multiple legal practice areas.
• Handling compliance queries and supporting internal staff via a central mailbox and phone.
• Conducting procedural file reviews and monitoring AML alerts via SmartSearch.
• Managing regulatory processes, including maintaining SRA records and practising certificates.
• Assisting in data protection matters, regulatory research, and external assessments (e.g., Lexcel, CQS).
• Delivering internal training and supporting team-wide compliance initiatives.

What we’re looking for:

• A law degree or equivalent legal training.
• A genuine interest in Risk & Compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage tasks independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What you’ll get in return:

You’ll be part of a supportive and experienced team in a firm that invests in your growth.

Benefits include:

• 25+ days of annual leave (plus Christmas closure)
• Private medical insurance (with family options)
• Travel pass and parking loans
• Monthly early finish
• Charity days, social events, and more

After the first six months, hybrid working is available (one day remote per week).

Thank you for taking the time to apply for this role. Due to the volume of applications received, Office Collective can only respond to successful candidates.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Administrative, and Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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