Junior Risk & Compliance Analyst

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK law firm in Manchester is seeking a Junior Risk & Compliance Analyst to join its growing team. This role involves conducting reviews, managing compliance queries, and supporting training on compliance matters. Ideal for law graduates or those with legal experience, offering a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25+ days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Early Friday finishes

Paid charity days

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in Risk & Compliance.
• Basic understanding of compliance requirements in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Conducting procedural file reviews across all departments.
• Monitoring SmartSearch alerts and liaising with fee earners.
• Managing regulatory records and overseeing practising certificate renewals.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Junior Risk & Compliance Analyst – Leading UK Law Firm | Manchester | Hybrid Working

Are you a detail-driven individual with a passion for legal compliance and risk management? A prestigious UK law firm is seeking an ambitious Junior Risk & Compliance Analyst to join its growing Risk & Compliance team, based in the heart of Manchester.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate agenuine interest in Risk & Compliance and be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of compliance requirements in a law firm.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting procedural file reviews across all departments.
• Monitoring SmartSearch alerts and liaising with fee earners.
• Responding to internal risk and compliance queries.
• Managing regulatory records via mySRA and overseeing practising certificate renewals.
• Onboarding new legal professionals, including compliance checks and regulatory updates.
• Supporting internal and external training on compliance matters.
• Maintaining internal registers and assisting with data breach responses.
• Preparing for key accreditations (e.g. Lexcel, CQS) and staying ahead of regulatory developments.
• Working closely with client services and reviewing referral agreements.

What we’re looking for:

• A law degree or equivalent legal training.
• A meticulous eye for detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confidence to work independently and handle a varied workload.
• Previous compliance or legal experience is a bonus, but not essential.

Why apply?

• Join one of the UK’s most respected legal teams with a track record of excellence.
• Enjoy a dynamic mix of legal and regulatory work with real career progression.
• After an initial 6-month office-based period, benefit from hybrid working (1 day remote).
• Based in a modern Manchester HQ
• Generous benefits package including 25+ days’ annual leave, private medical insurance, income protection, and more.
• Early Friday finishes, paid charity days, and an active calendar of social events.

Whether you’re a law graduate looking to move into compliance or an experienced professional seeking a fresh challenge, this role offers real scope to grow and thrive.

Ready to step into a rewarding compliance role in a top-tier legal setting? Apply now to find out more.