Full job descriptionCompliance Officer (Legal)

Manchester City Centre | Hybrid Working | Full-Time | Permanent
Compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about protecting the business, reducing risk and making sure good legal work stays exactly that.
We’re working with a well-established claimant law firm looking to appoint an experienced Compliance Officer to support its Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP). This is a hands-on role where you’ll be involved in the day-to-day compliance and risk management activities that keep a busy litigation practice running smoothly.
If you’ve worked within a legal compliance environment, understand the realities of litigation, and enjoy solving problems before they become issues, we’d like to hear from you.
The RoleWorking alongside the COLP, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the firm continues to meet its regulatory obligations while supporting wider risk management initiatives across the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Supporting the management of complaints, professional negligence claims, data subject access requests and related matters
*Assisting with regulatory compliance and helping identify, monitor and reduce risk across the firm
*Carrying out AML and client due diligence checks in line with firm procedures
*Maintaining compliance records and central risk registers, including complaints and professional indemnity notifications
*Assisting with file audits and compliance reviews
*Working closely with internal business support teams on compliance-related projects
*Researching regulatory developments and helping implement changes where required
*Keeping up to date with changes in legal regulation, compliance requirements and best practice
About YouYou’ll be organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. You’ll also be confident communicating with colleagues at all levels, including senior management.
We’re looking for someone with:
*At least two years’ experience within a litigation environment
*Previous experience supporting legal compliance or risk management functions
*A good understanding of SRA regulations and the professional standards governing law firms
*Knowledge of AML, client due diligence and wider regulatory compliance
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Excellent attention to detail and sound organisational skills
*Confidence using case management systems (experience with Proclaim would be beneficial)
*Housing litigation or housing disrepair experience would be advantageous but isn’t essential
*Good IT skills and the ability to work across multiple systems
What’s on Offer*Competitive salary, depending on experience (circa £35,000-£37,500)
*Performance-related bonus
*Hybrid working
*Flexible start and finish times
*25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
*Birthday off
*Annual salary reviews
*Employer pension contribution of 6%
*Company sick pay
*Death in service benefit
*Subsidised gym membership
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Ongoing training and career development
*Modern city centre offices with a relaxed working environment
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If you’re looking for a compliance role where your work genuinely influences the way a respected litigation practice operates, we’d love to speak with you.