Job Description

Legal Compliance Manager – Northamptonshire

About the Firm

Venn Group are partnered with a leading legal 500 firm in Northamptonshire with over 100 professionals, serving both private clients and regional businesses across the Midlands. They pride themselves on being modern, progressive, with good employee feedback.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Compliance Manager to join their Northampton office. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the firm meets all regulatory, risk, and compliance obligations. This is a hands-on role with exposure to varied areas of governance, working closely with the COLP, COFA, leadership and staff at all levels. You would be conducting risk assessments, overseeing training, and managing your own workload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, oversee training, and manage your own workload in a governance and compliance context.
• Collaborate with the COLP, COFA, leadership and staff at all levels to ensure regulatory obligations are met.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a compliance role, ideally within a legal setting
• Strong knowledge of legal practice regulation: SRA rules, AML, GDPR/data protection
• Exceptional attention to detail, methodical working style, ability to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, to train and advise staff at all levels
• Ability to prioritise, remain calm under pressure, and manage a demanding workload

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 per annum
• Flexible hybrid working set up
• Being a part of a supportive, encouraging team
• Various discounts and additional benefits

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria and want to advance your career in legal compliance, please send your CV, cover letter, and salary expectations to jisherwood@venngroup.com