Compliance Officer - Boutique Manchester Law Firm

  • Qed Legal Llp
  • City, Manchester
  • Jan 05, 2026
Full time Legal

Job 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 its exceptional quality work, and competing with those top 100 firms across the city too.

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?

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