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Head of Compliance & MLRO
Manchester (Hybrid)
to £75,000 + Benefits | Full-Time | Progression to COLP and Board Member
Our client is a dynamic boutique law firm, recognised for their specialist expertise and close client relationships. With a track record of success and growth, they are seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to lead and strengthen the firms compliance function. This is a key strategic hire, with a clear pathway to becoming the firm’s Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and sitting on the Board in the longer term.
The Role:
* Lead the firm’s compliance strategy, ensuring full alignment with SRA Standards and Regulations.
* Develop, implement, and monitor policies covering risk management, anti-money laundering, GDPR, client care, and professional ethics.
* Oversee regulatory reporting and maintain high standards of governance and professional conduct.
* Act as a trusted advisor to the Partners on all compliance and risk matters.
* Prepare the firm for regulatory inspections and audits.
* Work closely with leadership on continuous improvement initiatives, embedding a culture of best practice across the firm.
About You:
* Proven experience in legal compliance within a law firm environment.
* Strong working knowledge of SRA regulations, risk management, and governance frameworks.
* Commercially aware, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
* Ambitious, with a genuine interest in progressing to COLP and Board level.
Why Join Us?
* A rare opportunity to take ownership of the compliance function in a respected and growing firm.
* Direct access to leadership and influence over the firm's future direction.
* A clear, planned pathway to a senior leadership role (COLP and Board seat).
* Collaborative, supportive environment where your voice will be heard.
Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
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Mid-Senior level
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Legal, Finance, and General Business
* Industries
Legal Services and Financial Services
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