Legal Compliance Manager - Hybrid working options

ZipRecruiter; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Law firm seeks a Compliance Manager to drive regulatory compliance and enhance processes within a dynamic team in Bournemouth. This role involves leading compliance initiatives, mentoring staff, and ensuring adherence to legal requirements. The firm values integrity and continuous improvement, providing an excellent environment for career development.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Extra day off for Christmas and birthday

Life assurance & private medical insurance

Company pension scheme with employer contributions

Access to Perkbox & Perkbox Medical

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance management within a legal environment.
• Strong leadership skills in mentoring and developing teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including AML, GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Compliance Team to ensure compliance standards.
• Keep policies and risk registers up to date with regulations.
• Deliver compliance training to ensure employee awareness.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory frameworks

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in compliance management

Qualified solicitor experience

Job description

Job Description

Compliance Manager

Location: Bournemouth - Hybrid working

Salary: Up to £70k

We're currently working with a leading UK Law firm, with a strong presence across the South West and London. They are looking for a proactive and experienced Compliance Manager to join their well-established team. This role offers a fast-paced environment where you'll shape policies and procedures and drive best practices across the firm.

This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Why Join?

As Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in navigating the legal and regulatory landscape, ensuring policies, procedures, and risk registers are up to date. You will also lead key accreditations such as Lexcel and CQS.

This position offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

The Role:

1. Lead, coach, and mentor the Compliance Team to ensure high standards of regulatory compliance.
2. Provide expert guidance on complex compliance matters, helping the business confidently navigate legal requirements.
3. Keep policies, key documents, and risk registers up to date in line with the latest regulations.
4. Take ownership of Lexcel and CQS accreditations, ensuring smooth applications and renewals.
5. Collaborate with the Head of Risk & Operations to drive compliance-led improvements across the business.
6. Monitor and implement regulatory changes, updating policies and training teams accordingly.
7. Promote a culture of continuous improvement by driving initiatives to enhance processes and compliance frameworks.
8. Deliver effective compliance training to ensure employees remain informed and confident in their roles.

About you

1. Proven experience in compliance management within a legal environment (qualified solicitor experience also considered).
2. Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing teams.
3. Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks, especially in legal compliance, AML, GDPR, and risk management.
4. Experience with Lexcel and CQS accreditations (highly desirable).
5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
6. A detail-oriented and analytical approach to problem-solving.

What’s in It for You?

• Salary up to £75k.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, an extra day off for Christmas, and your birthday off!
• Life assurance & private medical insurance.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Access to Perkbox & Perkbox Medical – exclusive discounts on shopping, cinema tickets, and more!
• Flexible working opportunities – we’re happy to discuss different working patterns that suit your lifestyle.

Interested?