Legal Compliance Officer – Litigation

Compliance Officer (Legal) Manchester City Centre | Hybrid Working | Full-Time | Permanent Compliance isn't just about ticking boxes.

It's about protecting the business, reducing risk and making sure good legal work stays exactly that.

We're working with a well-established claimant law firm looking to appoint an experienced Compliance Officer to support its Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP).

This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved in the day-to-day compliance and risk management activities that keep a busy litigation practice running smoothly.

If you've worked within a legal compliance environment, understand the realities of litigation, and enjoy solving problems before they become issues, we'd like to hear from you.

The Role Working alongside the COLP, you'll play a key part in ensuring the firm continues to meet its regulatory obligations while supporting wider risk management initiatives across the business.

Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the management of complaints, professional negligence claims, data subject access requests and related matters Assisting with regulatory compliance and helping identify, monitor and reduce risk across the firm Carrying out AML and client due diligence checks in line with firm procedures Maintaining compliance records and central risk registers, including complaints and professional indemnity notifications Assisting with file audits and compliance reviews Working closely with internal business support teams on compliance-related projects Researching regulatory developments and helping implement changes where required Keeping up to date with changes in legal regulation, compliance requirements and best practice About You You'll be organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

You'll also be confident communicating with colleagues at all levels, including senior management.

We're looking for someone with: At least two years' experience within a litigation environment Previous experience supporting legal compliance or risk management functions A good understanding of SRA regulations and the professional standards governing law firms Knowledge of AML, client due diligence and wider regulatory compliance Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail and sound organisational skills Confidence using case management systems (experience with Proclaim would be beneficial) Housing litigation or housing disrepair experience would be advantageous but isn't essential Good IT skills and the ability to work across multiple systems What's on Offer Competitive salary, depending on experience (circa £35,000-£37,500) Performance-related bonus Hybrid working Flexible start and finish times 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Birthday off Annual salary reviews Employer pension contribution of 6% Company sick pay Death in service benefit Subsidised gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Ongoing training and career development Modern city centre offices with a relaxed working environment If you're looking for a compliance role where your work genuinely influences the way a respected litigation practice operates, we'd love to speak with you.