Compliance Manager 12-18 month FTC Full-time Bristol (hybrid working)We're working with a leading UK law firm to recruit an experienced Compliance Team Manager to lead a well-established business acceptance and conflicts function. This is a great role with genuine responsibility, managing a sizeable team and working closely with senior stakeholders across the firm.As Compliance Manager, you'll take ownership of a central compliance function responsible for client and matter onboarding, conflicts clearance, AML and financial crime controls, and ongoing monitoring.You'll act as the senior escalation point for complex or sensitive issues, while also playing a key role in strengthening compliance culture across the firm.The Role? Lead, manage and develop a multi-layered compliance team, including team leaders and analystsOversee workflows, resourcing, quality and turnaround times in a high-volume environmentAct as escalation point for complex conflicts, AML, CDD, source of funds/wealth and sanctions mattersProvide pragmatic, risk-based advice to partners and fee earnersEnsure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks and professional conduct rulesDrive continuous improvement of policies, procedures and operational processesSupport firm-wide AML and financial crime risk assessmentsContribute to system reviews and enhancements to improve compliance controlsDevelop and deliver training for both the compliance team and the wider firmProduce clear, meaningful MI and reporting for senior management and governance forumsWork closely with senior risk, compliance and business stakeholders on projects and change initiatives About You?You'll bring a strong background in legal compliance, with strong knowledge in conflicts and AML within a law firm environment. Significant experience handling legal conflicts and AML/CDD mattersProven people management experience, including mentoring and performance managementStrong technical understanding of UK legal regulatory requirements relating to conflicts and AMLConfident communicator, able to influence and challenge at partner levelCommercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindsetExperience delivering change, process improvement or operational enhancementsHighly organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing competing priorities What's in it for you? Opportunity to lead a large, established compliance teamHigh visibility role with senior stakeholder exposureGenuine scope to influence processes, systems and cultureFlexible and hybrid working environment (2 days in office)Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageOpportunity to work with industry leaders Interested?Know someone great?Reach out, let's have a confidential conversation