Compliance Manager
London | Hybrid | Permanent
 up to £70k

We're currently working with a fabulous growing London law firm, looking to hire into a newly created role in their Compliance function.

Now looking for a Compliance Manager to report into the Head of Compliance. This current team of 2 looking to add someone senior in to bridge the gap between assistant and Head of. A great opportunity with real ownership across compliance, scope to modernise compliance, and improve processes.

The role?

• Owning day-to-day regulatory compliance across the firm, including SRA standards, conflicts, AML, sanctions and anti-bribery matters
• Acting as the firm’s subject-matter expert on AML and sanctions, ensuring policies, controls and procedures remain robust and up to date
• Leading risk management activity, including maintaining risk registers and assessing emerging regulatory and operational risks
• Managing and supporting responses to regulatory bodies and external investigations 
• Preparing for and managing external audits and accreditations, including CQS
• Delivering firm-wide compliance training and working with IT and L&D teams on ongoing education initiatives
• Advising on and implementing legal tech and AI solutions to improve compliance efficiency and oversight
• Supporting professional indemnity insurance and practising certificate renewals
• Helping to build a strong, practical culture of compliance across the firm

About you?

Strong compliance experience within a UK law firm, 5+ years experience
Excellent knowledge of SRA, AML, sanctions & GDPR
Experience managing audits and regulatory investigations
Confidence advising senior stakeholders
A practical, commercial mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities

What's in it for you?

• Newly created role, with a firm that's invested in growth
• Hybrid working (Open to part time)
• Working closely with senior leadership
• 25 days annual leave
• Healthcare cash plan

This is a great opportunity with a firm who are looking to move quickly, and have someone on board early 2026.

Interested?

Know someone brilliant?

Reach out, let's have a confidential conversation.

Lauren.Eager@QEDLegal.com