Legal compliance manager (conveyancing)

Full-time, Permanent | Salary Dependent on Experience

Nexa Law Limited is a dynamic, modern, and progressive SRA-regulated new-model law firm dedicated to delivering innovative legal solutions tailored to the needs of our consultant lawyers and their clients. As we continue to grow, we are expanding our Compliance function and are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Legal Compliance Manager with a specialism in conveyancing and property to support the firm’s regulatory and risk framework.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of compliance and client care.

About the Role

As a Legal Compliance Manager at Nexa Law, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the firm’s compliance framework, with a particular focus on property law matters. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure adherence to all relevant legal, regulatory, and professional obligations, while promoting a strong culture of compliance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the firm’s ongoing compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations, including the Code of Conduct and Accounts Rules.
• Monitoring and interpreting changes in legislation, regulations, and guidance affecting property law and legal practice.
• Overseeing compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and GDPR requirements.
• Maintaining and updating compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing compliance risks, particularly those arising from property transactions.
• Conducting risk assessments, file reviews and audits to ensure adherence to internal and external standards.
• Advising on and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Supporting client onboarding processes, including KYC and source of funds checks.
• Preparing regulatory reports and liaising with external regulators, auditors and professional bodies.
• Promoting a culture of compliance and ethical practice across the firm.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor/CILEX/CLC or demonstratable property law experience.
• Proven experience in a compliance role within a conveyancing law firm or similar regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of SRA regulations, AML/CTF legislation and GDPR.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory requirements.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong IT literacy and experience with legal case management systems.

Why Join Nexa Law?

• Be part of a modern, innovative, and growing new-model law firm.
• Play a key role in shaping and strengthening our compliance framework.
• Work alongside a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team.
• Contribute to a firm that values initiative, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Location

This is a full-time, permanent hybrid role based at our Head Office in Oswestry.

Apply NOW!

Interested candidates should submit a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role to Jess Smith – .

Equal Opportunities

Nexa Law Limited is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.