Compliance & office manager

Compliance & Office Manager

Please only apply if you have previous compliance experience within a law firm or legal environment. Applications from candidates without legal compliance experience will not be considered.

Blue Legal is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit a Compliance & Office Manager. This is a broad, varied, and influential opportunity for an experienced Compliance & Office Manager to take ownership of the firm's compliance framework, office operations, and health & safety function.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful Compliance & Office Manager will act as a central point of contact for regulatory compliance, including SRA, AML, GDPR, and wider risk management requirements. The role also offers excellent long-term development opportunities, with the firm keen to invest in the right individual. For candidates looking to progress their legal career, support towards SQE 1 and SQE 2 may be available.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Compliance & Office Manager who wants to grow and develop within a supportive and ambitious law firm.

The Responsibilities of the Compliance & Office Manager

As the Compliance & Office Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the firm's compliance framework, ensuring full adherence to SRA, AML, GDPR, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Act as the firm's primary point of contact for regulatory compliance matters, providing guidance and support to stakeholders across the business.
• Develop, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and risk controls, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring best practice is followed.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and support external audits, ensuring the firm remains compliant with regulatory obligations.
• Maintain key compliance registers, including complaints, breaches, conflicts, risk assessments, and regulatory records.
• Support anti-money laundering processes, client due diligence, and wider risk management activities.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations, supplier relationships, facilities management, and business continuity planning.
• Act as the firm's Health & Safety lead, maintaining policies, conducting risk assessments, coordinating training, and managing incident reporting processes.
• Support data protection and information governance activities, including GDPR compliance, data governance, and breach management.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across the business, promoting a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide practical, commercially focused compliance advice to support the firm's strategic objectives and ongoing growth.

The Candidate

The successful Compliance & Office Manager will possess:

• Proven compliance experience within a law firm or legal environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SRA regulations, AML requirements, GDPR, and legal sector compliance obligations.
• Previous experience acting as a central point of contact for compliance and regulatory matters.
• Experience developing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to provide guidance and promote best practice across the business.
• A proactive, solutions-focused, and commercially aware approach.
• Previous exposure to office management, facilities management, business operations, or health and safety responsibilities within a professional services environment.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Compliance & Office Manager to join a growing law firm where you can make a genuine impact. The successful Compliance & Office Manager will gain exposure to a wide range of compliance, operational, and strategic initiatives while benefiting from ongoing development and career progression opportunities, including potential support towards SQE qualifications.

If you are an experienced Compliance & Office Manager looking for a role where you can develop your career and become a key part of a successful law firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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