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Risk & Compliance Manager

Job details
Posting date: 03 July 2025
Salary: £35,000 to £60,000 per year
Additional salary information: Negotiable depending on experience plus competitive benefits package
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 August 2025
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Bailey Hunter
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JC3825

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Summary

Working Pattern: Full-time (with hybrid working)
Experience: 3+ years in a compliance role within a regulated industry
Salary: £35,000 - £60,000 dep on exp + benefits

An established Yorkshire-based law firm is looking to appoint a Risk & Compliance Officer to lead and manage firm-wide compliance and regulatory responsibilities across multiple offices. This is a key role within the organisation, working closely with colleagues across all departments to uphold standards, minimise risk, and drive a culture of regulatory awareness and best practice.

The Role:

This is a varied and hands-on role, offering the opportunity to shape the firm’s compliance frameworks and make a tangible impact on operations. Key responsibilities include:

- Acting as the central point of contact for all compliance and risk matters across
three offices
- Leading internal reviews, audits and file monitoring (including SRA audits)
- Managing AML, CDD, GDPR and sanctions procedures, providing strategic
compliance advice
- Delivering training on risk, compliance and onboarding to new and existing staff
- Reviewing, drafting and maintaining policies in line with evolving regulations
- Managing the client complaints process and supporting with GDPR-related issues
- Overseeing the onboarding process and managing a small onboarding team
- Supporting the development of compliance systems and related technology

What We’re Looking For:

- A Law degree or equivalent qualification (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a compliance role within the legal profession or a
regulated industry
- Strong working knowledge of SRA, AML, GDPR and related compliance
frameworks
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a solutions-focused approach
- Ability to lead confidently while working independently and collaboratively

Benefits Include:

- Bonus scheme (eligibility criteria apply)
- Enhanced annual leave & long service awards
- Structured training and professional development support
- Cycle to Work Scheme & wellbeing initiatives
- Access to legal services (eligibility criteria apply)
- Regular social and team-building events (e.g. colleague of the month, treat days,
Christmas party)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a compliance professional to join a well-respected, people-focused firm with a long-standing reputation in Yorkshire. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and high standards — and you’ll have the autonomy to influence positive change.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, free from the politics of a multi-office setup, with access to interesting and impactful work from day one.

Apply now with your CV to Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter Ltd (Legal Recruitment Agency) on: clairecox@baileyhunter.com for a confidential discussion or via the website: www.baileyhunter.com

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