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Posted 20 July, 2026

Compliance Manager

QED Legal
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Compliance & Office Manager\n
\nšŸ“ London\n
\nšŸ’° Up to Ā£50k\n
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\nI'm working with a fantastic high street City law firm that's looking to appoint a Compliance & Office Manager to take ownership of the firm's compliance framework while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office.\n
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\nThis is a genuinely varied role, perfect for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and wants to play a key part in the smooth running of a well-established law firm.\n
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The Role?\n
\n'14; Leading the firm's SRA regulatory compliance and AML framework\n
\n'14; Developing and maintaining policies, procedures and internal controls\n
\n'14; Managing complaints, breaches, conflicts and compliance registers\n
\n'14; Supporting GDPR and data protection processes\n
\n'14; Leading internal audits and coordinating external accreditations where required\n
\n'14; Delivering compliance training and promoting best practice across the firm\n
\n'14; Reporting directly to the Managing Partner on compliance and risk matters\n
\n'14; Overseeing the day-to-day running of the office, facilities and suppliers\n
\n'14; Supporting business continuity planning and operational improvements\n
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About you?\n
\n• Previous legal compliance experience within an SRA-regulated law firm\n
\n• Strong knowledge of SRA Standards & Regulations, AML and GDPR\n
\n• A practical, solutions-focused approach to compliance\n
\n• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills\n
\n• Someone who enjoys combining compliance with operational responsibility\n
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What's in it for you?\n
\n⭐ Competitive salary\n
\n⭐ 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays\n
\n⭐ Pension scheme\n
\n⭐ A varied role with real autonomy and ownership\n
\n⭐ Direct exposure to the Managing Partner and senior leadership team\n
\n⭐ The opportunity to shape and improve the firm's compliance and operational processes\n
\n⭐ A supportive, collaborative working environment where your ideas are valued\n
\n⭐ Genuine opportunity to make a visible impact across the business\n
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\nInterested?\n
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\nKnow someone great?\n
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\nReach out, let's have a confidential conversation!