Risk & Compliance Manager

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Job summary

A respected law firm in Yorkshire is seeking a Risk & Compliance Officer to manage compliance responsibilities across multiple offices. The role requires a law degree and at least 3 years of compliance experience within a regulated industry. You will lead audits and manage AML and GDPR procedures while contributing to the firm's compliance frameworks. A hybrid working model and great benefits are included.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Structured training and professional development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Regular social and team-building events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a compliance role within the legal profession or a regulated industry.
• Ability to lead confidently while working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the central point of contact for all compliance and risk matters across three offices.
• Leading internal reviews, audits, and file monitoring including SRA audits.
• Managing AML, CDD, GDPR, and sanctions procedures.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of SRA

AML compliance

GDPR understanding

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Working Pattern: Full-time (with hybrid working)
Experience: 3+ years in a compliance role within a regulated industry
Salary: £35,000 - £60,000 dep on exp + benefits

An established Yorkshire-based law firm is looking to appoint a Risk & Compliance Officer to lead and manage firm-wide compliance and regulatory responsibilities across multiple offices. This is a key role within the organisation, working closely with colleagues across all departments to uphold standards, minimise risk, and drive a culture of regulatory awareness and best practice.

The Role:

This is a varied and hands-on role, offering the opportunity to shape the firm’s compliance frameworks and make a tangible impact on operations. Key responsibilities include:

- Acting as the central point of contact for all compliance and risk matters across
three offices
- Leading internal reviews, audits and file monitoring (including SRA audits)
- Managing AML, CDD, GDPR and sanctions procedures, providing strategic
compliance advice
- Delivering training on risk, compliance and onboarding to new and existing staff
- Reviewing, drafting and maintaining policies in line with evolving regulations
- Managing the client complaints process and supporting with GDPR-related issues
- Overseeing the onboarding process and managing a small onboarding team
- Supporting the development of compliance systems and related technology

What We’re Looking For:

- A Law degree or equivalent qualification (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a compliance role within the legal profession or a
regulated industry
- Strong working knowledge of SRA, AML, GDPR and related compliance
frameworks
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a solutions-focused approach
- Ability to lead confidently while working independently and collaboratively

Benefits Include:

- Bonus scheme (eligibility criteria apply)
- Enhanced annual leave & long service awards
- Structured training and professional development support
- Cycle to Work Scheme & wellbeing initiatives
- Access to legal services (eligibility criteria apply)
- Regular social and team-building events (e.g. colleague of the month, treat days,
Christmas party)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a compliance professional to join a well-respected, people-focused firm with a long-standing reputation in Yorkshire. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and high standards — and you’ll have the autonomy to influence positive change.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, free from the politics of a multi-office setup, with access to interesting and impactful work from day one.

Apply now with your CV to Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter Ltd (Legal Recruitment Agency) on: [e-mail] for a confidential discussion or via the website: www.baileyhunter.com