Legal Compliance Manager

William Grant & Sons; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous Legal Compliance Manager to join their Global in-house Legal Team. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing compliance programs related to anti-bribery, fraud prevention, and competition law. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company offers a supportive workplace where unique talents are valued. Join a team that empowers you to make impactful contributions while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Private Healthcare

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Cover

Product Allocation

Cycle to Work Scheme

Charitable Activity Claim

Learning Resources

Qualifications

• Experience with compliance processes such as KYC, ABC, G&H.
• Strong computer literacy is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing legal compliance programs globally.
• Conducting compliance training sessions and internal investigations.
• Analyzing compliance trends and drafting reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Compliance Processes (KYC, ABC, G&H)

Strong Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, MS365, SharePoint)

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Introduction

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Compliance Manager to join the Global in-house Legal Team at William Grant and Sons on a fixed-term contract at our Belshill site. The role involves supporting the Head of Legal Compliance and the wider Legal Team in all areas of compliance work, with particular focus on anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), gifts and hospitality (G&H), know your customer (KYC), fraud prevention, and competition law compliance programmes.

Main Responsibilities

1. Assisting the Head of Legal Compliance in developing and implementing effective legal compliance programs and initiatives globally.
2. Planning and conducting comprehensive compliance training sessions.
3. Drafting and maintaining current legal compliance policies.
4. Analyzing global compliance trends and drafting reports for the Executive Board, Audit Committee, and other stakeholders.
5. Conducting internal investigations, including reviewing evidence and preparing witness statements.
6. Overseeing legal compliance portals and addressing related queries.
7. Serving as the escalation point for KYC, ABC, and G&H inquiries.
8. Continuously evaluating and refining compliance systems to ensure optimal performance.

Our Ideal Candidate

You will have excellent attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure and meet strict timeframes. Strong computer literacy (Excel, Word, MS365, SharePoint) is essential. You should be confident operating independently to find solutions and improve workflows. Experience with compliance processes such as KYC, ABC, G&H, or other due diligence processes is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits promoting financial wellbeing, including participation in a bonus plan.
• Generous holiday entitlement with options to buy or sell holiday days.
• Private healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Defined contribution pension plan with company contributions based on employee contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support on medical, financial, legal, and personal matters.
• Life assurance cover of up to eight times your annual salary.
• Product allocation of our brands.
• Cycle to Work scheme for hiring bikes at a discounted rate.
• Opportunity to claim up to £1,000 annually for charitable activities.
• Learning resources for personal and professional development.

About William Grant & Sons

William Grant & Sons is a home for rare characters, valuing employees for their unique skills, perspectives, and experiences. Our vision is to be a place where rare characters thrive, fostering diversity and inclusion aligned with our purpose and values. We aim to create an environment where everyone can be their best and bring their whole selves to work.

Our Agile Working Philosophy

Our philosophy is 'Have your best work day every day,' built on trust and flexibility to empower our employees. We are open to discussing flexible working options during the recruitment process.

Inclusive Recruitment

Diversity and inclusion are central to our approach. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive, reflecting our commitment to these values.