Compliance Assistant

Clayton Legal; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Manchester is seeking a Compliance Assistant to support their Risk and Compliance team. The role entails ensuring adherence to compliance requirements, conducting audits, and maintaining compliance documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in a law firm or similar environment, strong knowledge of AML and KYC procedures, and exceptional organizational skills. This full-time, permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly within a professional services setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a law firm or regulated professional environment is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with client due diligence and anti-money laundering checks.
• Monitoring and maintaining compliance registers and documentation.
• Supporting the onboarding of new clients and ensuring compliance with SRA standards.
• Assisting with internal audits and reporting findings to senior management.
• Helping to develop and communicate compliance policies and training materials.
• Providing day-to-day support on risk management and data protection matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Strong understanding of AML and KYC procedures

Confident communicator

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

Compliance Assistant – Manchester | Leading Law Firm

Location : Manchester (City Centre)

Salary : £, – £, (DOE)

Job Type : Full-time, Permanent

Are you detail-oriented, highly organised, and passionate about maintaining high standards of compliance within the legal sector?

A leading law firm based in Manchester is looking to recruit a Compliance Assistant to join their dedicated Risk and Compliance team.

The Role: As a Compliance Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the firm adheres to regulatory, legislative, and internal compliance requirements. You’ll support the Compliance Manager and wider team in managing risk, carrying out file audits, and ensuring policies and procedures are effectively implemented across the firm.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with client due diligence (CDD) and anti-money laundering (AML) checks.
• Monitoring and maintaining compliance registers and documentation.
• Supporting the onboarding of new clients and ensuring compliance with SRA standards.
• Assisting with internal audits and reporting findings to senior management.
• Helping to develop and communicate compliance policies and training materials.
• Providing day-to-day support on risk management and data protection matters.

About You

We’re looking for someone proactive and meticulous, with a strong understanding of compliance processes within a professional services environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a law firm or regulated professional environment (compliance experience desirable).
• Strong understanding of AML and KYC procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• IT literate, with proficiency in MS Office and case management systems.