Compliance Officer - Boutique Manchester Law Firm

QED Legal; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Compliance Officer to lead AML and business acceptance processes. The role requires at least 4 years of experience in legal compliance and a deep understanding of Money Laundering regulations. You will be responsible for responding to compliance queries, drafting policies, and supporting the firm's risk assessments. The position offers a competitive salary, flexibility, and opportunities for internal progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Hybrid & Flexible working

Great company wide benefits

Opportunity for internal progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in Legal Compliance ideally in a generalist role.
• Deep knowledge of Money Laundering regulations.
• Broader risk and compliance exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML and business acceptance processes.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on AML.
• Respond to firm wide compliance queries.
• Draft and maintain policies and procedures.
• Support firm-wide risk assessments.
• Deliver compliance training and support.

Skills

Legal Compliance

AML regulations

Risk assessments

Strong communication skills

Job description

Compliance Officer Manchester

Hybrid - 3 days in office

We're currently working with a fabulous growing full-service boutique law firm in Manchester. A firm renowned for its exceptional quality work, and competing with those top 100 firms across the city too.

The Role?

You will work closely with leadership, and advise on AML, Business acceptance, risk assessments, policies & procedures and more. Working closely with the junior analysts to act as an escalation point.

• Leading AML and business acceptance processes, including client and matter risk assessments
• Acting as a subject-matter expert on AML, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring
• Responding to firm wide compliance queries, from fee earners and partners.
• Drafting, reviewing, and maintaining policies and procedures
• Supporting firm-wide risk assessments, internal reviews, and audit readiness
• Delivering compliance training, mentoring, and day-to-day support to the business

About you?

• Minimum 4 years in Legal Compliance (ideally a generalist role)
• Deep knowledge of Money Laundering regulations
• Strong communication skills
• Broader risk and compliance exposure

What's in it for you?

• Growing compliance function
• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid & Flexible working
• Great company wide benefits
• Opportunity for internal progression

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