Senior Compliance Manager

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is looking for a Senior Compliance Manager to enhance their compliance capabilities. This role entails developing frameworks, conducting CDD/KYC for high-risk clients, and mentoring junior staff. The position is hybrid with occasional travel to regional offices. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of compliance experience in a UK law firm and strong knowledge of SRA regulations. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ compliance experience within a UK law firm.
• Strong knowledge of SRA regulations and AML.
• Proven ability to draft and implement compliance policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing compliance frameworks and controls.
• Conduct and review CDD/KYC for high-risk clients.
• Mentor junior staff and deliver training for compliance awareness.

Skills

Compliance experience

Knowledge of SRA regulations

CDD/KYC experience

Problem-solving skills

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26.08.2025

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10.10.2025

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The Firm

Our client, a Top 100 UK law firm, is looking to expand their Risk and Compliance team with a new Senior Compliance Manager.

The firm is known for its collaborative environment and values-driven culture, emphasizing being visionary, authentic, responsible, and united.

The Opportunity

This new role supports the expansion of the firm's regulatory and compliance capabilities. As part of a team of seven, you will:

• Assist in developing and improving compliance frameworks and controls
• Conduct and review CDD/KYC for diverse, high-risk clients
• Contribute to risk assessments and policy updates in response to regulations
• Support the Director of Risk & Compliance with leadership and guidance
• Mentor junior staff and deliver training to promote compliance awareness
• Lead projects to enhance compliance processes and strategic development

This role offers high visibility and the chance to significantly influence risk and compliance management.

The position is based in London, with occasional travel to regional offices. Hybrid working (up to 2 days remote) is available.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ compliance experience within a UK law firm
• Strong knowledge of SRA regulations, AML, anti-bribery, cybersecurity, and compliance issues
• Experience with CDD/KYC, high-risk onboarding, and SARs
• Proven ability to draft and implement compliance policies and procedures
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and resilient problem-solver
• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday, plus birthday off and buy/sell options