Job Description
Compliance Manager - 9–12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Location: Bournemouth
Start date: June 2026 (or a few weeks either side)
Salary: c. £70,000
Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)
I’m supporting a well‑established law firm with the appointment of an experienced Compliance Manager to join their team on a fixed‑term basis. This is a key maternity cover role, overseeing day‑to‑day compliance operations and supporting the firm’s regulatory obligations.
The role
You’ll take a central role in managing the compliance function, supervising a small team and ensuring the firm maintains high standards of risk management and regulatory adherence.
Responsibilities include:
* Supervising compliance assistants (x2), a client onboarding administrator and a compliance administrator
* Coordinating the file review process, analysing monthly data, identifying trends and recommending risk‑mitigation actions
* Handling complex compliance queries
* Managing complaints processes and maintaining oversight spreadsheets
* Updating policies and maintaining the central register
* Ensuring the undertakings register is accurate and up to date
* Delivering compliance induction training and ad‑hoc training where needed
* Producing regular Compliance Bulletins
* Reviewing the risk register monthly and escalating concerns to COLP/COFA
* Ensuring key documents (e.g., AML Manual, FWRA) remain current
* Monitoring regulatory and legislative changes and identifying required internal actions
* Preparing agendas for and leading monthly COLP/COFA meetings
* Driving the project to reduce old client balances
* Supporting Lexcel and CQS accreditation processes
* Conducting legal research
* Assisting with compliance investigations
* Drafting and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports or SRA reports
* Promoting consistent risk management and best practice across the firm
* Supporting ad‑hoc compliance projects
* Upholding the firm’s core values: clients, people, teamwork and progressiveness
Skills & experience
The ideal candidate will bring:
* Strong general education, including English and Maths
* A law degree or legal qualification (desirable)
* Experience working in a law firm (desirable)
* Essential experience within a compliance function in a regulated environment
* Strong IT skills across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and legal software
* Good keyboard, audio and copy‑typing skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* A creative, solutions‑focused approach to problem‑solving
* Professionalism, credibility and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
* Strong time‑management skills and the ability to work under pressure
* Confidence working independently as well as collaboratively
Please apply ASAP in order to be considered, or send your CV to shannonhewes@chadwicknott.co.uk