Legal Compliance / Risk and Practice Manager

Job Description

NOW HIRING: Legal Risk / Compliance and Practice Manager

Location: York (with hybrid working available)

Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 DOE

Top-Tier Benefits from Day One

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Office closure over Christmas & New Year

Private health insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Subsidised city centre parking

Funded professional development

Access to discounted legal services

Wellbeing support & regular team events

Are you a seasoned legal operations or compliance professional seeking a fresh challenge in a dynamic, respected regional firm?

We’re working exclusively with a well-established, values-driven law firm with deep roots in the Yorkshire legal market. As they continue to grow, they are now recruiting for a newly created senior-level position — a hybrid role that combines operational oversight with regulatory leadership.

This is a rare opportunity to sit at the heart of a forward-looking legal practice in a role that truly makes an impact across every department.

Your Core Responsibilities

️ Risk & Compliance

• Act as the central point of contact for all risk, regulatory and compliance matters.
• Oversee AML, GDPR, CDD, and sanctions frameworks — ensuring total alignment with SRA and sector standards.
• Lead internal audits, risk assessments and file reviews.
• Maintain and regularly update firmwide policies and procedures.
• Support SRA audits and proactively manage the firm’s compliance register.
• Embed a culture of risk-awareness through education, leadership and engagement.

Operational Management

• Oversee staff onboarding and induction processes, managing a small team.
• Act as Client Services Manager — handling client complaints sensitively and effectively.
• Evaluate, enhance and implement compliance systems and software solutions.
• Deliver engaging training sessions across the firm, ensuring full understanding of risk protocols.
• Collaborate with the senior team to shape strategic decisions with risk-focused input.

What We’re Looking For

️ At least 3 years’ experience in compliance, risk or operations in a law firm or other regulated sector (e.g. financial services)

️ Strong understanding of SRA rules, AML legislation, GDPR and related frameworks

️ A confident communicator who can influence and educate across all levels

️ Proactive, hands-on, and tech-literate

️ Experience managing client complaints or regulatory queries is a plus

Law degree or legal qualification desirable, but not essential

The Culture

This firm offers a modern, inclusive and people-focused environment where collaboration and continuous improvement are core values. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow — professionally and personally.

• Long service awards (up to 6 weeks' holiday entitlement)
• Funded training and CPD
• Mental health support and eye care contributions
• Regular staff events, volunteer days, and wellbeing initiatives
• Enhanced leave package over the festive period

Ready to Explore?

If you're looking for a strategic, senior-level opportunity in legal operations and compliance — this is the one to watch.

Contact us in confidence on 07378 123456 07378 123456 or drop us a message here on LinkedIn.