Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager | Part Time | Cheltenham

3-4 days a week | Office Based | Up to £50K DOE

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited are proud to be working with a well-known and growing legal firm based in Cheltenham.

We are recruiting for an accomplished Legal Compliance Manager to play a pivotal role within a Risk & Compliance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in legal compliance who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, influencing best practice, and ensuring the highest regulatory standards are maintained.

Main Duties:

• Managing the firm's compliance framework to ensure ongoing adherence to SRA Standards and Regulations, Anti-Money Laundering legislation, GDPR and applicable FCA requirements.
• Supervising and developing the Compliance Administrator, providing guidance, support and performance management.
• Overseeing the client onboarding process, including conflict checks, risk assessments and file opening procedures.
• Reviewing and maintaining compliance policies, regulatory registers and firm-wide risk registers.
• Conducting regular file audits to ensure regulatory compliance, quality standards and best practice are consistently met.
• Managing AML processes, including customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring, while supporting the firm's MLRO.
• Preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and assisting with reporting obligations where required.
• Working alongside the Head of Risk & Compliance to implement regulatory changes and support strategic risk initiatives.
• Producing insightful quarterly compliance reports for the Management Board, using data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Required skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a Compliance Manager position within a law firm.
• A thorough understanding of SRA Standards and Regulations, the Solicitors Accounts Rules, AML legislation and FCA regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organisational abilities and the confidence to manage multiple priorities.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a genuine passion for compliance and regulatory excellence.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative firm where compliance is recognised as a vital business function.

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