Compliance Manager

  • qed legal
  • Exeter, Devon
  • Feb 07, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Compliance Officer/Manager - Law Firm Hybrid Exeter or Torquay (Travel to other offices) Full Time or Part Time consideredWe're looking for an experienced compliance professional looking to take on a key role in shaping compliance culture within a growing regional law firm.This is a fantastic opportunity for a Compliance Officer / Legal Risk & Compliance Specialist to join a supportive team, where you'll play a vital part in ensuring best practice across the business and have the scope to grow into a wider leadership role.They're looking for a true generalist to cover every aspect of compliance.The Role?
  • Developing and updating compliance procedures, processes, and controls
  • Supporting firm-wide compliance with SRA standards, AML legislation, GDPR and risk reviews
  • Conducting compliance checks, audits, and risk assessments
  • Drafting and updating template letters, training programmes and policies
  • Escalating issues and breaches appropriately, with practical recommendations
  • Playing a key role in accreditation processes such as Lexcel, SRA and CQS audits
  • Monitoring supervisory meetings, file reviews, and mentoring supervisors
  • Providing clear, supportive compliance guidance to lawyers and leadership
About you?? Experience in Compliance specifically in a law firm? Open to a fee earner looking to make a move? Strong knowledge of AML & SRA Codes of Conduct? Excellent communication ? Highly organised, proactive and deadline-drivenWhat's in it for you?
  • Flexible working options (Part time and Full time)
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Private Medical insurance
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • + more firm wide benefits
Interested?Know someone who could be great Apply today for a confidential conversation.