Compliance Officer

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited in Sheffield is supporting a regional law firm to recruit an Assistant Compliance Officer for its Risk and Compliance team. The role is hybrid, offering close collaboration with experienced professionals and exposure to regulatory and risk matters.

You will work on SRA standards, AML, data protection, audits and staff training, with mentoring and a clear path for progression within legal risk and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal compliance or regulatory matters.
• Strong written communication and ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Curious about regulation and professional standards, with a view to long-term career in risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support SRA regulations and professional standards implementation.
• Assist with AML and financial crime controls and reviews.
• Contribute to data protection and information governance practices.
• Conduct file reviews, audits and assist with accreditations.
• Help develop policies, procedures and staff training material.

Skills

Legal compliance

Legal experience

Written communication

Organisation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Relevant degree in law or equivalent

Job description

Compliance Officer

Sheffield

Hybrid working

We're working with an established regional law firm looking to add an Assistant Compliance Officer to their Risk and Compliance team.

This is a broad role, working closely with experienced compliance professionals and supporting colleagues across the firm on a range of regulatory and risk matters.

There’s a real longer-term opportunity here too. The appointment forms part of the firm’s succession planning, so you’ll have support to develop your knowledge, take on more responsibility and progress within the team.

The role?

You’ll work closely with experienced compliance leaders, supporting the firm across

• SRA regulations and professional standards
• AML and financial crime
• Data protection and information governance
• File reviews, audits and accreditations
• Policies, procedures and staff training

About you?

• Experience in legal compliance, legal practice or a legal support role.
• Graduates with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Strong written skills and confidence communicating with colleagues at different levels.
• Organised and comfortable managing competing priorities.
• A curious approach and an interest in regulation and professional standards.
• Looking to build a long-term career in legal risk and compliance.

What's in it for you?

• Direct mentoring from experienced compliance leaders.
• Broad exposure across legal risk, compliance and governance.
• Opportunities to get involved in Board-level and strategic compliance work.
• Ongoing professional development within a supportive team.
• Scope to take on more responsibility as your experience grows.
• Genuine long-term progression, with the role forming part of the firm’s succession planning.