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 RoleWorking 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 YouYou'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.