Compliance Officer - Boutique Manchester Law Firm

QED Legal LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm in Manchester is seeking a Compliance Officer to lead AML processes and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in legal compliance and strong knowledge of Money Laundering regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and flexibility in a hybrid working environment, presenting opportunities for internal progression and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Hybrid & Flexible working

Growing compliance function

Great company-wide benefits

Opportunity for internal progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in Legal Compliance ideally as a generalist.
• Deep knowledge of Money Laundering regulations is essential.
• Strong communication skills are crucial.
• Broader risk and compliance exposure is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML and business acceptance processes including risk assessments.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on AML and onboarding.
• Respond to compliance queries from fee earners and partners.
• Draft, review, and maintain policies and procedures.
• Support firm-wide risk assessments and internal reviews.
• Deliver compliance training and mentorship.

Skills

Legal Compliance

Money Laundering regulations

Strong communication skills

Risk and compliance exposure

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

Interested?

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