Compliance Officer – Boutique Manchester Law Firm

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Compliance Officer – Boutique Manchester Law Firm

Published
22/12/2025
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Type Of Lawyer
  • Compliance Manager
Work Hours
Full-time
Reference No:
BH-51822
Area of Law
  • Regulatory & Compliance
Contact Email
lauren.eager@qedlegal.com
Contact
Lauren Eager
Contact Phone
07854 723109
Region
North West

Description

Compliance Officer
 Manchester
Hybrid - 3 days in office 

We're currently working with a fabulous growing full-service boutique law firm in Manchester. A firm renowned for it's exceptional quality work, and competing with those top 100 firms across the city too.

As part of the growth plan of the firm they're now looking to expand their Compliance function further too. with a close knit team they're looking to add someone senior into the team to report into the Head of Compliance.

The Role?
You will work closely with leadership, and advise on AML, Business acceptance, risk assessments, policies & procedures and more. Working closely with the junior analysts to act as an escalation point.

  • Leading AML and business acceptance processes, including client and matter risk assessments
  • Acting as a subject-matter expert on AML, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring
  • Responding to firm wide compliance queries, from fee earners and partners.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and maintaining policies and procedures
  • Supporting firm-wide risk assessments, internal reviews, and audit readiness
  • Delivering compliance training, mentoring, and day-to-day support to the business

About you?

  • Minimum 4 years in Legal Compliance (ideally a generalist role)
  • Deep knowledge of Money Laundering regulations
  • Strong communication skills
  • Broader risk and compliance exposure 

What's in it for you?

Growing compliance function
Competitive Salary 
Hybrid & Flexible working
Great company wide benefits
Opportunity for internal progression

Interested?

Know someone who could be brilliant?

Reach out, let's have a confidential conversation

Lauren.Eager@QEDLegal.com

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