Compliance Manager – Legal 500 firm

Job title:

Compliance Manager – Legal 500 firm

Company

QED Legal

Job description

We’re working with an established and progressive Legal 500 law firm, looking to add a Compliance Manager to play a critical role in its Management Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a respected Compliance Department, ensuring adherence to all regulatory obligations while contributing to the firm’s risk management strategy.About the Firm
Recognized as a leading provider of legal services in the Bristol market, the firm is known for its client-centered approach and as an employer that prioritizes work-life balance, mental health, and employee wellbeing. The firm offers a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, valuing kindness, respect, and professional excellence.The Role
The Compliance Manager will support the Head of Compliance in various strategic and operational responsibilities, including monitoring regulatory developments, managing risks, and upholding compliance with SRA, Lexcel, and other standards. You will also provide support across key compliance areas, such as AML, data protection, and complaints management.Key Responsibilities:

• Stay informed of changes in legal and regulatory standards to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manage the auditing of case files and related follow-ups to ensure quality and adherence to procedures.
• Oversee compliance with professional accreditations and regulatory requirements.
• Draft and update firm-wide policies, procedures, and internal guidance documents.
• Assist with complaint investigations and responses.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver compliance training and onboarding sessions.
• Support the MLRO and DPO with reporting, monitoring, and risk assessments in their areas of responsibility.
• Regularly update leadership on compliance metrics, including the outcomes of internal audits.

The ideal candidate:

• Professional legal qualifications (Solicitor, FCILEx, or equivalent) with experience managing regulatory functions.
• Proven track record in risk and compliance management within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of anti-money laundering, data protection, and professional conduct standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to simplify complex regulations for diverse audiences.
• High proficiency with legal software and case management tools

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary £50k+
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Bonus
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible working arrangements after probation.
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing programs, including mental health support and training opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, kindness, and personal growth.

CompanyAs a recruiter you have to network and speak to large amounts of people and lots of law firms to really understand the market and have the connections to match people with opportunity quickly when the time arises. A good recruiter needs to be Quick, Excellent and Dynamic in everything that they do. Allow the team at QED to demonstrate what they can do for your career.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Partner moves – both full equity and fixed share equity
• Team moves
• Firm Mergers / Bolt-on’s
• Succession / retirement planning
• In House Counsel
• Patent / Trademark Attorneys
• Other jurisdictions – placing lawyers into and from other countries
• Professional Support Lawyers
• Associate moves – focusing not just on team and culture fit but also client and work quality and room for future advancement.
• Assistant moves – lawyers cannot afford to make mistakes with their career moves. In the crucial early years exposure to the correct mentor and clients is essential.
• Legal professionals – FILEX, MILEX, ILEX, Licenced Conveyancers, paralegals, legal assistants and fee earners
• Support services – practice managers, COLP / COFA – regulatory and compliance, office managers, IT developers, case management specialists, law costs draftsmen and negotiators, legal secretaries, legal cashiers

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Expected salary

£45000 – 60000 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:40:30 GMT

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