Practice Manager & Compliance Officer

About the role

This is a varied and rewarding position within a well‑established law firm. Working closely with the Partners and senior leadership, you will oversee the practice’s compliance framework while supporting day‑to‑day operational management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop the firm’s compliance processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with SRA regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Advise Partners and staff on regulatory and risk‑management matters.
• Monitor policies, procedures and best practice across the firm.
• Assist with audits, file reviews and compliance reporting.
• Support operational management of the practice and contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Experienced practice manager, compliance officer or legal professional with compliance responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of SRA regulations, risk management and legal compliance.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to build relationships at all levels.
• Proactive, commercially aware and able to identify process improvements.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE).
• Leadership role outside fee‑earning with genuine responsibility.
• Supportive, collaborative firm culture with investment in people.
• Varied workload and opportunities for continuous improvement.