An established and forward-thinking law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to join its Risk & Compliance team in central Manchester. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in legal compliance, risk management, or professional regulation.The role:The successful Compliance Analyst can look forward to joining a collaborative and knowledgeable team, supporting the smooth running of the firm's compliance and regulatory framework. This role offers a wide range of responsibilities with scope to grow and develop in a fast-paced legal environment. Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out procedural file reviews across different departments in the firm
Handling day-to-day compliance queries from staff
Maintain SRA records and assisting with practising certificate renewals
Coordinating onboarding for new starters from a compliance perspective
Updating central registers and supporting breach logging and data protection processes
Assisting with regulatory training and preparation for external accreditations (e.g., Lexcel, CQS)
Supporting with legal research and general compliance administration

About you:

The ideal Compliance Analyst will have prior experience in an office admin role, exposure to compliance processes would be extremely beneficial
A genuine interest in compliance, risk, and legal regulation is essential
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator, comfortable working with teams across the business
A basic understanding of compliance in a law firm

In return:This is an ideal position for someone looking to grow in the legal compliance space. You’ll gain valuable experience, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and play a meaningful role in supporting the firm’s regulatory commitments. Apply now to start your compliance career in a supportive and respected legal environment.As part of EJ Legal’s candidate registration and care process all successful applications are responded to within 14 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may keep your details on our system on a confidential basis for future opportunities. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know.

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