Compliance Analyst

Company: QED Legal LLP
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Compliance Analyst

Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London or Edinburgh – Hybrid & Flexible Working

I’m working with a brilliant national law firm looking to expand their growing compliance function and bring on board a Compliance Analyst.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in legal compliance, AML, conflicts, CDD and KYC who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to develop their career within a well-respected firm.

The Role?

  • Conducting conflict of interest checks using specialist conflicts software.
  • Reviewing and assessing potential conflicts, liaising with fee earners and partners to reach commercial and compliant decisions.
  • Reviewing Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Client (KYC) documentation.
  • Ensuring compliance with AML regulations, SRA requirements and internal policies.
  • Carrying out company, sanctions and verification searches using a range of compliance databases.
  • Reviewing beneficial ownership structures and advising on more complex CDD requirements.
  • Undertaking Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) reviews where required.
  • Supporting ongoing AML reviews for existing clients.
  • Working closely with lawyers and stakeholders across the business to provide practical compliance guidance.
  • Helping maintain high standards across client onboarding, risk management and regulatory compliance.

About you?

  • Previous experience working within a law firm compliance, AML, Risk & Compliance or Business Acceptance team.
  • At least 12 months’ experience conducting legal conflicts checks.
  • Experience reviewing CDD, KYC and AML documentation.
  • Strong analytical and research skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • The ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience using legal compliance systems such as Intapp Conflicts would be advantageous, although not essential.

What’s in it for you?

  • A genuine opportunity to progress – this firm focuses on internal development.
  • Fabulous firm wide benefits.
  • Hybrid working (2 days in office).
  • A growing team, and a brilliant leadership team to work with.
  • Interesting international work.

Interested? Reach out, let’s have a confidential conversation.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026