Risk & Compliance Analyst

JMW Solicitors LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support its Risk & Compliance department. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and a keen interest in compliance. This role involves various responsibilities, including procedural reviews and staff training. The position offers a hybrid working model after an initial settling-in period.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Travel Insurance for staff and family

Death In Service cover of 3x basic salary

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection covering up to 75% of salary

Interest-free travel pass/parking loan

One early finish Friday per month

Two days annually for charitable work

Participation in sports, hobby clubs, and social events

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in Risk & Compliance.
• Previous relevant experience is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete procedural file reviews across all areas of the firm.
• Monitor and action SmartSearch alerts, reporting back to fee earners.
• Handle risk & compliance queries from staff via email or telephone.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Law Degree

Job description

JMW’s Risk & Compliance department is recruiting for a Compliance Analyst to join the team. The Compliance Analyst plays an essential role within the Risk & Compliance team, supporting the firm’s risk management framework through various tasks.

The ideal candidate will hold a law degree or equivalent legal training and have a genuine interest in Risk & Compliance. Previous relevant experience is advantageous but not required.

The position will be based fully in the office during an initial 6-month settling-in period, after which hybrid working (1 day remote per week) will be available.

The role is based at the firm’s head office in Spinningfields, Manchester, with occasional travel to Liverpool and London offices.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Law degree or equivalent legal training
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities and Duties

• Complete procedural file reviews across all areas of the firm
• Monitor and action SmartSearch alerts, reporting back to fee earners
• Handle risk & compliance queries from staff via email or telephone
• Maintain the firm’s SRA records through mySRA and manage practising certificates for solicitors and lawyers
• Complete the firm’s practising certificate renewal exercises
• Manage the onboarding process for new starters, including regulatory questionnaires and liaising with relevant teams
• Coordinate with new starters to ensure regulatory details are updated and checks are completed
• Deliver training sessions on risk & compliance topics and conduct ad-hoc staff training
• Update central registers, including staff lists and breach logs
• Assist the data protection lead with data breach management
• Support external assessments such as Lexcel and CQS
• Research legal and regulatory changes affecting the firm
• Review referral agreements with the Client Services Team
• Support the team in daily risk & compliance tasks

Working for JMW

JMW offers a rewarding career along with numerous benefits, including:

• Minimum of 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus office closure at Christmas
• Travel Insurance for staff and eligible family members
• Death In Service cover of 3x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (optional) for staff and family
• Income Protection covering up to 75% of salary
• Interest-free travel pass/parking loan
• One early finish Friday per month
• Two days annually for charitable work
• Participation in sports, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders