NOW HIRING: Legal Risk / Compliance and Practice Manager Location: York (with hybrid working available) Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 DOE ✨ Top-Tier Benefits from Day One ✅ 25 days holiday bank holidays ✅ Office closure over Christmas & New Year ✅ Private health insurance ✅ Contributory pension scheme ✅ Performance-related bonus scheme ✅ Subsidised city centre parking ✅ Funded professional development ✅ Access to discounted legal services ✅ Wellbeing support & regular team events Are you a seasoned legal operations or compliance professional seeking a fresh challenge in a dynamic, respected regional firm? We’re working exclusively with a well-established, values-driven law firm with deep roots in the Yorkshire legal market. As they continue to grow, they are now recruiting for a newly created senior-level position — a hybrid role that combines operational oversight with regulatory leadership. This is a rare opportunity to sit at the heart of a forward-looking legal practice in a role that truly makes an impact across every department. Your Core Responsibilities ️ Risk & Compliance Act as the central point of contact for all risk, regulatory and compliance matters. Oversee AML, GDPR, CDD, and sanctions frameworks — ensuring total alignment with SRA and sector standards. Lead internal audits, risk assessments and file reviews. Maintain and regularly update firmwide policies and procedures. Support SRA audits and proactively manage the firm’s compliance register. Embed a culture of risk-awareness through education, leadership and engagement. Operational Management Oversee staff onboarding and induction processes, managing a small team. Act as Client Services Manager — handling client complaints sensitively and effectively. Evaluate, enhance and implement compliance systems and software solutions. Deliver engaging training sessions across the firm, ensuring full understanding of risk protocols. Collaborate with the senior team to shape strategic decisions with risk-focused input. What We’re Looking For ✔️ At least 3 years’ experience in compliance, risk or operations in a law firm or other regulated sector (e.g. financial services) ✔️ Strong understanding of SRA rules, AML legislation, GDPR and related frameworks ✔️ A confident communicator who can influence and educate across all levels ✔️ Proactive, hands-on, and tech-literate ✔️ Experience managing client complaints or regulatory queries is a plus Law degree or legal qualification desirable, but not essential The Culture This firm offers a modern, inclusive and people-focused environment where collaboration and continuous improvement are core values. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow — professionally and personally. Long service awards (up to 6 weeks' holiday entitlement) Funded training and CPD Mental health support and eye care contributions Regular staff events, volunteer days, and wellbeing initiatives Enhanced leave package over the festive period Ready to Explore? If you're looking for a strategic, senior-level opportunity in legal operations and compliance — this is the one to watch. Contact us in confidence on 07378 123456 07378 123456 or drop us a message here on LinkedIn.