Compliance Manager (AML focus)

QED Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Sussex is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead AML compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong financial-crime expertise and a clear communication style. The role offers a salary of up to £65k, hybrid working options, and generous holiday and benefits such as life assurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to £65k salary

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + BHs + Christmas closure + Birthday off

Life assurance & healthcare

Pension scheme & travel loans

Qualifications

• Strong AML/financial-crime background, ideally from the legal sector.
• Deep knowledge of MLR 2017, Bribery Act 2010, and Criminal Finances Act 2017.
• Organised, analytical, and a clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML and financial-crime compliance firm-wide.
• Update policies & procedures to meet UK regulations.
• Provide AML and sanctions guidance to fee-earners.

Skills

AML / financial‑crime background

Knowledge of MLR 2017

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Compliance Manager

📍Sussex
💷 Up to £65k

Join a leading regional law firm to lead on AML for the firm. You'll join a well established compliance function and play a key strategic role in guiding partners and fee earners whilst helping shape firm-wide compliance culture.

The role?

• Lead AML and financial‑crime compliance firm‑wide
• Update policies & procedures to meet UK regulations
• Provide AML and sanctions guidance to fee‑earners
• Deliver AML induction & refresher training
• Manage internal AML audits and liaise with Teal Compliance
• Handle reports to the National Crime Agency (NCA)
• Support quality accreditations (Lexcel, CQS)
• Assist with M&A due diligence from an AML perspective
• Partner with Risk & Compliance leadership on internal audits and investigations

About you?

• 🔹 Strong AML / financial‑crime background (legal sector ideal)
• 🔹 Deep knowledge of MLR 2017, Bribery Act 2010, Criminal Finances Act 2017, SRA Code
• 🔹 Organised, analytical, and clear communicator
• 🔹 Confident with senior stakeholders
• 🔹 Ethical, discreet, methodical

What's in it for you?

• ✨ Up to £65k salary
• 🏠 Hybrid working (flexibility)
• 🎂 25 days holiday + BHs + Christmas closure + Birthday off
• ❤️ Life assurance & healthcare
• 💰 Pension scheme & travel loans

Interested?

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