Compliance Manager - London

QED Legal LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in London is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead its compliance and risk function. The role involves maintaining compliance policies, managing regulations like AML and GDPR, and providing training. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of compliance experience, particularly in the legal sector, and possesses excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers hybrid working, autonomy in shaping compliance strategy, and a supportive firm culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexibility

Autonomy to shape compliance strategy

Supportive firm culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years in compliance/risk preferably within legal or professional services.
• Strong understanding of AML, GDPR & SRA regulations.
• Proactive approach to managing risk and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain compliance policies and controls.
• Manage AML, GDPR, SRA regulations and risk frameworks.
• Run internal audits and compliance reviews.
• Provide guidance and training across the firm.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update processes.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and reporting.

Skills

Compliance management

AML knowledge

GDPR understanding

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Risk management

Job description

Compliance Manager – Law Firm

London / Hybrid - Full-time or Part-time

We're working with a well-established London law firm seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead and develop its internal compliance and risk function. The firm offers genuine flexibility around hours and working patterns.

The Role?

• Lead and maintain compliance policies & controls
• Manage AML, GDPR, SRA regulations & risk frameworks
• Run internal audits and compliance reviews
• Provide guidance & training across the firm
• Monitor regulatory changes and update processes
• Maintain accurate compliance records and reporting

About you?

• 5+ years in compliance/risk (ideally legal/professional services)
• Strong understanding of AML, GDPR & SRA rules
• Excellent communication & stakeholder skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Proactive approach to risk and regulatory management

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working and flexibility
• Autonomy to shape compliance strategy
• Supportive, ethical firm culture
• Impactful role within a respected legal practice

Interested?

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