Compliance Analyst - Leading Law Firm

QED Legal LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Manchester-based law firm is seeking a Compliance Analyst to manage legal compliance tasks, including conflict checks and AML reviews. This role offers a salary of £35k and a clear progression path within the compliance team. Candidates should have at least one year of legal compliance experience and strong communication skills. The firm values employee development and offers hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working policy

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in legal compliance.
• Experienced in AML / KYC / CDD processes.
• Strong communication skills and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Run conflict checks on new matters and flag risks.
• Ensure compliance with SRA/Law Society guidance.
• Handle conflict/Business Acceptance queries.

Skills

Legal compliance experience

AML/KYC/CDD knowledge

Strong communication skills

Time management

Tools

Intapp Conflicts

Job description

Compliance Analyst — Manchester | Up to £35k + benefits

The Role

• Running conflict checks on new matters using Intapp Conflicts, flagging risks and working with Partners to decide the best course of action.
• Making sure the firm stays in line with SRA/Law Society guidance, as well as client and internal rules.
• Keeping client information confidential while acting as the go-to person for conflict/Business Acceptance queries.
• Helping teams understand and follow business acceptance processes.
• Reviewing CDD/AML documents, spotting what’s missing and escalating complex cases when needed.
• Checking source of funds/wealth before the firm receives any transactional money.
• Keeping ongoing AML reviews up to date and consistent with what we know about our clients.
• Using company databases and verification tools to run checks on clients and related parties.

About you

• 1+ year experience in legal compliance
• Experience in AML / KYC / CDD
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage your own time efficiently

What’s in it for you?

This is a firm that truly invests in their compliance teams progression, with mutliple members of the team progressing internally from Assistant through to Manager.

• Salary up to £35k
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Private medical insurance
• Hybrid working policy
• + More company benefits

Interested?

Looking to join a firm where you can truly progress your career?

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