Compliance Analyst

Company: QED Legal
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

Compliance Analyst

Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London or Edinburgh

Hybrid & Flexible Working

We’re looking for a Compliance Analyst to join a national law firm expanding its compliance function. This role suits someone experienced in legal compliance, AML, conflicts, CDD and KYC who enjoys working collaboratively and advancing their career.

Role

  • Conduct conflict of interest checks using specialist conflicts software.
  • Review and assess potential conflicts, liaising with fee earners and partners to reach commercial and compliant decisions.
  • Review Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Client (KYC) documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with AML regulations, SRA requirements and internal policies.
  • Carry out company, sanctions and verification searches using a range of compliance databases.
  • Review beneficial ownership structures and advise on more complex CDD requirements.
  • Undertake Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) reviews where required.
  • Support ongoing AML reviews for existing clients.
  • Work closely with lawyers and stakeholders across the business to provide practical compliance guidance.
  • Help 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.

Benefits

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

If you are interested, please contact us for a confidential conversation.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026