Compliance Manager

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Autonomy and ownership

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Compliance & Office Manager for a leading City law firm in London. The role combines regulatory compliance with day-to-day office operations, offering variety and autonomy.

You will own the SRA regulatory compliance framework, AML, GDPR, and conduct internal audits, while coordinating external accreditations and delivering training. The successful candidate will have prior SRA-regulated law firm experience, strong stakeholder management, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in SRA-regulated law firms is essential.
• Strong knowledge of AML, GDPR and data protection processes.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to compliance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's SRA regulatory compliance and AML framework.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Manage complaints, breaches, conflicts and compliance registers.

Skills

SRA compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Job description

Compliance & Office Manager
London
Up to £50k

I'm working with a fantastic high street City law firm that's looking to appoint a Compliance & Office Manager to take ownership of the firm's compliance framework while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office.

This is a genuinely varied role, perfect for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and wants to play a key part in the smooth running of a well-established law firm.

The Role?

• Leading the firm's SRA regulatory compliance and AML framework
• Developing and maintaining policies, procedures and internal controls
• Managing complaints, breaches, conflicts and compliance registers
• Supporting GDPR and data protection processes
• Leading internal audits and coordinating external accreditations where required
• Delivering compliance training and promoting best practice across the firm
• Reporting directly to the Managing Partner on compliance and risk matters
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the office, facilities and suppliers
• Supporting business continuity planning and operational improvements

About you?

• Previous legal compliance experience within an SRA-regulated law firm
• Strong knowledge of SRA Standards & Regulations, AML and GDPR
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to compliance
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Someone who enjoys combining compliance with operational responsibility

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• A varied role with real autonomy and ownership
• Direct exposure to the Managing Partner and senior leadership team
• The opportunity to shape and improve the firm's compliance and operational processes
• A supportive, collaborative working environment where your ideas are valued
• Genuine opportunity to make a visible impact across the business

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