Overview

Compliance Officer - Law Firm Hybrid | Exeter or Torquay (Travel to other offices). Full Time or Part Time considered.

We're looking for an experienced compliance professional 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-driven

What'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.