Group Compliance Manager

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Group Compliance Manager

Published
04/08/2026
Location
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Type Of Lawyer
  • Compliance Manager
Work Hours
Full-time
Reference No:
BH-53913
Area of Law
  • Regulatory & Compliance
Contact Email
lauren.eager@qedlegal.com
Contact
Lauren Eager
Contact Phone
07854 723109
Region
South West

Description

Group Compliance Manager
 Gloucester
Hybrid (3 days in office)

Are you an experienced Legal Compliance professional looking to step into a broad, business-critical leadership role?

I'm working with a growing, legal group looking to appoint a Group Compliance Manager to oversee compliance, risk and regulatory matters across established SRA-regulated law firms.

This is an opportunity to become the central compliance expert within the business, working closely with senior leadership to shape governance, mitigate risk and ensure regulatory excellence across the group.

The Role?
Reporting directly into the Managing Directors, you'll lead all aspects of legal and regulatory compliance across the business, covering:

SRA compliance and regulatory obligations
AML compliance, risk management and MLRO responsibilities
GDPR and data protection
File reviews and quality assurance
Complaints management
Companies House and corporate governance
Lender panel management
Insurance renewals and risk transfer
Internal policies, governance and ESG initiatives
Delivering compliance training and advising stakeholders across the business

About You?

You'll ideally have experience within an SRA-regulated law firm or another highly regulated environment and possess strong knowledge of

  • SRA Standards & Regulations
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
  • UK GDPR and Data Protection
  • CQS requirements
  • Legal risk and regulatory compliance
  • File auditing and quality assurance

You'll also bring:

  • Experience in a Legal Compliance, Risk, MLRO or regulatory position
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to advise senior leaders
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach
  • Exceptional attention to detail

What's in it for you?
Join a well respected growing law firm, a firm with a truly supportive culture!! 

Hybrid working after probation
Annual bonus
Health Cash Plan
Life Assurance
Enhanced family leave
Birthday off
Additional annual leave for long service, including a fully paid one-month sabbatical
Study support
Employee Assistance Programme
Gym discounts, cycle-to-work and car leasing schemes

Interested?

Know someone who coul dbe great?

Reach out, let's have a confidential conversation!

Lauren.Eager-Hey@QEDLegal.com 

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