Compliance Manager

Synergy Personnel Services; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Leicester Forest East seeks a Compliance Solicitor with over 5 years' experience. This key non-fee earning role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk management, and policy development. The firm offers a supportive work environment, flexible working arrangements, and a salary range of £40-50K depending on experience.

Benefits

Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements

Collaborative culture

Career stability in non-fee earning role

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience as a solicitor.
• Experience in compliance, risk, or regulatory issues preferred.
• Ability to liaise with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct file audits for compliance with SRA and firm policies.
• Support COLP and COFA with regulatory duties.
• Oversee compliance aspects of consultancy.
• Review and refine compliance policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Compliance knowledge

Risk management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE)

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Solicitor who's ready to step away from fee earning — but still wants to play a vital role in the legal profession?

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected Leicester-based law firm in a pivotal Compliance Solicitor position.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Compliance Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join their internal compliance team. This is a key non-fee earning role, ideal for a solicitor who enjoys detail, structure, and ensuring high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• File Reviews: Conducting regular and ad-hoc file audits across departments to ensure compliance with SRA and firm policies.
• Regulatory Oversight: Supporting the COLP and COFA with regulatory duties, risk management, and internal processes.
• Consultancy Programme Compliance: Overseeing the compliance aspects of the firm's consultancy arm — providing guidance, documentation, and support to consultants to ensure full adherence to the firm's standards.
• Policy & Procedure Development: Reviewing and refining internal compliance policies to reflect best practice and regulatory changes.

About You

You'll be a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience, ideally with solid exposure to compliance, risk, or regulatory issues within private practice.

This role will particularly suit someone who:

• Has strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Enjoys the structure and detail of compliance work.
• Wants to step away from fee earning but remain an integral part of a successful legal team.
• Is confident liaising with senior stakeholders and maintaining firm-wide compliance standards.

The Firm

This is a forward-thinking, well-established law firm with a strong reputation across the region. They offer a professional yet supportive working environment, excellent resources, and genuine flexibility.

What's on Offer

£40-50K (dependent on experience)

• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• Collaborative, collegiate culture
• Long-term career stability in a non-fee earning legal role

If you're a seasoned solicitor looking for a fresh challenge in compliance and risk — this is the perfect next