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    Compliance Team Leader

    JLA Limited

    Legal
    Hybrid
    Manchester
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Job title Compliance Team Leader Function Contact Centre Location Ripponden / Manchester Reports to Head of Inside Sales Responsible for staff TBC About our business JLA has been providing critical assets and services to a range of businesses and sectors including Care Homes, Hospitals, Schools, and Hotels for over 50 years click apply for full job details

    Legal Credit Controller

    NC Associates

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Manchester
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £32,000/year

    Legal Credit Controller / £28,000 - £32,000 DOE + Benefits / Rochdale / Full-Time / Office Based / Legal Sector / Permanent Role Legal Credit Controller Benefits - Competitive Salary of £28,000 - £32,000 DOE - Full-Time Permanent Role - Monday to Friday Working - Opportunity to Join a Growing Legal Practice - Supportive & Collaborative Working Environment - Genuine Long-Term Career Opportunity NC Associates click apply for full job details

    Compliance Lead

    Coburg Banks Limited

    Legal
    Hybrid
    Manchester
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000/year

    Compliance Lead - Domiciliary Care Location: Manchester - covering services across Greater Manchester & Cheshire Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + up to £5,000 bonus Job Type: Full-time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Compliance Lead to join a growing domiciliary care provider at an important stage of its expansion click apply for full job details

    Regulations & Compliance Manager

    VIQU Energy Limited

    Legal
    On-Site
    Manchester, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Regulations & Compliance Manager Greater Manchester (Office-Based) Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced regulatory or compliance professional with a background in the UK energy sector? Do you enjoy influencing change, interpreting complex regulations and working with senior stakeholders? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're recruiting for a Regulations & Compliance Manager to join a growing and innovative UK energy business. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance while helping shape the organisation's response to industry change. The Role You'll be responsible for managing regulatory compliance across the business, maintaining strong relationships with industry bodies and ensuring new regulatory and code changes are successfully implemented. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll provide expert guidance, manage audits, oversee compliance activities and help identify opportunities arising from regulatory developments. Key Responsibilities - Lead engagement with regulators, code bodies and government agencies. - Manage the implementation of regulatory and industry code changes. - Monitor regulatory risk and develop effective mitigation strategies. - Coordinate responses to consultations and external information requests. - Support internal and external audits and compliance activities. - Support ISO management systems and ongoing certification. - Produce reports, presentations and regulatory updates for senior stakeholders. About You You'll have: - Experience within the UK energy supply industry. - Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and governance. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Experience managing audits, compliance programmes or regulatory projects. - Confidence presenting to senior audiences and external stakeholders. - Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. What's on Offer? - Competitive salary - Annual performance bonus - 25 days holiday - Free breakfast - Flexible working hours - On-site gym - Free parking - Regular social events - Wellbeing and mental health support If you're looking for a role where you can influence business strategy, work at the heart of regulatory change and make a real impact within the UK energy market, we'd like to hear from you.

    Senior Compliance Manager

    CBC Recruitment Solutions

    Legal
    Hybrid
    Manchester, Salford
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Senior Compliance Manager Home based To £80,000 plus bonus and benefits Our client is a well respected and national organisation affiliated to finance brokers and related professionals within the commercial finance industry. Due to growth they are looking for a Senior Compliance Manager click apply for full job details

    Health, Safety & Compliance Manager

    The People Pod

    Legal
    Hybrid
    Manchester
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Health, Safety & Compliance Manager Manchester Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Ready to take ownership of safety across a portfolio of high-quality residential buildings? We're working with a highly respected property organisation that owns and manages a growing portfolio of premium residential developments click apply for full job details

    Legal Recoveries Controller

    JLA Limited

    Finance
    On-Site
    Manchester
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Job title Legal Recoveries Controller Function Finance / Credit Control Location Manchester or Ripponden Office Reports to Legal Recoveries Team Leader Responsible for staff N/A About our business JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning click apply for full job details

    Legal Recruitment Consultant

    Capital R2R Limited

    HR
    On-Site
    Manchester, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    - Salarey from £30,000, OTE doubled in year 1. The best software to help you succeed as a recruitment consultant. Promotions and pay rises. European city breaks for hitting target. 25 days holiday, plus incentives for more time off. Recruitment Consultant hitting target can work flexi time. Great social calendar and charity events. Vibrant offices in central Manchester. Any law background would be great even a law degree. Want to be in charge of your own success? Join a legal recruitment company who are growing at a rapid rate. They work with the biggest law firms in the North West. If you ve got any legal experience (work or education); apply today! The Job Join as a recruitment consultant. Place legal secretaries they have a huge market for you to work with. Your clients are all law firms across the UK. Network through calls, emails and social media. There s a big database to source candidates from. Hit the ground running by working on existing accounts. You re supported with marketing help. Based from central Manchester (Spinningfields). About You You ll have experience in law either as a law graduate or at a law firm or even better you will already be working as a recruitment consultant. If you re a law graduate with little work experience; please apply. Naturally competitive and ready to step up. Always thinking of ideas to improve and grow. Sociable and handy on the phone! You ll enjoy hitting targets. Commutable to central Manchester. Company Snapshot Amazing office location in Spinningfields. Recruitment company that has a superb reputation. Well-networked with many law firms across the North West. Ambitious growth plans. Employees are treated very well there are lots of perks. There are weekends away, bonuses, cash prizes and more. Brilliant social calendar. Next Steps If you re looking to grow your recruitment career and use your legal skills, please apply today! We have many roles available ranging from trainee recruitment consultant to manager level across many sectors.

    Compliance Manager

    Axon Moore Group Ltd

    Legal
    On-Site
    Manchester
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Compliance Manager to lead regulatory compliance across the business.Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a highly visible role with regular interaction across the senior leadership team. You'll be responsible for ensuring the business operates in line with key regulatory frameworks while providing pragmatic, commercial advice that supports business growth and protects customers.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional looking to take ownership of a broad compliance agenda within a dynamic consumer-focused organisation.Key Responsibilities - Lead the organisation's regulatory compliance framework. - Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act and PECR. - Oversee compliance with the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA). - Provide guidance on ASA/CAP advertising standards. - Develop and maintain fraud prevention controls and governance. - Own the organisation's privacy framework, policies and procedures. - Manage Subject Access Requests, data breaches and law enforcement requests. - Advise stakeholders on privacy, consumer protection and regulatory risk. - Support customer complaints and regulatory investigations. - Build strong relationships with regulators including the ICO, Trading Standards and the ASA. - Partner with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Customer Services, IT, HR, Legal and Finance to embed compliance across the organisation. About YouYou'll be a commercially minded compliance professional with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and provide practical, risk-based advice.You'll have: - A minimum of five years' experience within a regulatory compliance role. - Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and PECR. - Experience of consumer protection legislation, including the DMCCA. - Knowledge of ASA/CAP advertising regulations. - Experience working directly with regulatory bodies. - Understanding of fraud prevention and risk management frameworks. - Experience managing regulatory investigations, complaints and high-risk issues. - The ability to balance regulatory requirements with commercial objectives. Desirable: - Experience within a consumer-facing organisation. - A professional compliance, legal or privacy qualification (ICA, CIPP/E or equivalent). What's on Offer - Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) - A high-profile role with real influence across the business - The opportunity to shape and develop the compliance function - A collaborative leadership team and a commercially focused environment If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while working closely with senior leadership, we'd love to hear from you.INDBSO

    Compliance & Regulatory Executive

    Zachary Daniels

    Legal
    Hybrid
    Manchester
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000/year

    Compliance & Regulatory Executive Beauty & Cosmetics Manchester £40,000 - £45,000 If you're passionate about beauty products and enjoy being the person who keeps launches on track behind the scenes, this could be the perfect next step. We're partnering with a fast-growing beauty brand that continues to expand across the UK, Europe and international markets click apply for full job details

    Compliance File Reviewer

    Clayton Davies Ltd

    Legal
    Hybrid
    Lancashire, Manchester
    Permanent
    Competitive

    HOME BASED FROM ANYWHERE IN THE UK Our client is a leading compliance consultancy firm operating in the wealth management/IFA space who are seeking an experienced Level 4 qualified File Reviewer to join their growing compliance and quality assurance team. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out detailed file checks to ensure all advice provided by the advisers meets FCA standards, internal policies, and industry best practice. Role & Responsibilities: - Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-advice file reviews across a range of advice areas, including pensions, investments, protection, and retirement planning. - Ensure all advice is suitable, clearly documented, and compliant with FCA rules and the firm's internal processes. - Provide clear, constructive feedback to advisers to support continuous improvement. - Identify potential risks, trends, and training needs, reporting findings to the Compliance Manager. - Assist in developing and refining compliance procedures and guidance documents. - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry developments. Do you have the following to apply? - Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS/Equivalent) - Essential. - Previous experience in a file-checking, paraplanning, or compliance role within an IFA or wealth management environment. - Strong understanding of financial planning products, suitability requirements, and regulatory expectations. Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to everyone directly. If you are not contacted within 7 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted. Clayton Davies is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.

    Compliance Manager

    Axon Moore

    Legal
    On-Site
    Manchester, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Compliance Manager to lead regulatory compliance across the business. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a highly visible role with regular interaction across the senior leadership team. You'll be responsible for ensuring the business operates in line with key regulatory frameworks while providing pragmatic, commercial advice that supports business growth and protects customers. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional looking to take ownership of a broad compliance agenda within a dynamic consumer-focused organisation. Key Responsibilities - Lead the organisation's regulatory compliance framework. - Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act and PECR. - Oversee compliance with the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA). - Provide guidance on ASA/CAP advertising standards. - Develop and maintain fraud prevention controls and governance. - Own the organisation's privacy framework, policies and procedures. - Manage Subject Access Requests, data breaches and law enforcement requests. - Advise stakeholders on privacy, consumer protection and regulatory risk. - Support customer complaints and regulatory investigations. - Build strong relationships with regulators including the ICO, Trading Standards and the ASA. - Partner with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Customer Services, IT, HR, Legal and Finance to embed compliance across the organisation. About You You'll be a commercially minded compliance professional with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and provide practical, risk-based advice. You'll have: - A minimum of five years' experience within a regulatory compliance role. - Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and PECR. - Experience of consumer protection legislation, including the DMCCA. - Knowledge of ASA/CAP advertising regulations. - Experience working directly with regulatory bodies. - Understanding of fraud prevention and risk management frameworks. - Experience managing regulatory investigations, complaints and high-risk issues. - The ability to balance regulatory requirements with commercial objectives. Desirable: - Experience within a consumer-facing organisation. - A professional compliance, legal or privacy qualification (ICA, CIPP/E or equivalent). What's on Offer - Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) - A high-profile role with real influence across the business - The opportunity to shape and develop the compliance function - A collaborative leadership team and a commercially focused environment If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while working closely with senior leadership, we'd love to hear from you. INDBSO

    Legal Officer

    Queen Square Recruitment Ltd

    Legal
    On-Site
    Manchester, City
    Contract
    Competitive

    Legal Officer North of England (Hybrid/Flexible with regular travel to a Manchester office) Permanent Full-time Competitive + Excellent Benefits About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a respected public-sector organisation seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal Officer to join its Legal & Governance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys working across a broad range of legal, governance, procurement and compliance matters within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring legal and governance processes operate efficiently while providing practical advice to internal stakeholders. The position offers varied work, exposure to high-profile projects, and the opportunity to contribute to strategic organisational initiatives while developing your expertise across multiple legal disciplines. The Role Working closely with senior legal colleagues, you will provide high-quality legal and administrative support across a diverse portfolio of work including commercial contracts, procurement, governance, information law and compliance. You will also act as the organisation's designated Information Officer, supporting compliance with UK GDPR, Freedom of Information legislation and wider records management obligations. Key Responsibilities Provide practical legal advice across commercial contracts, procurement, governance and information law. Draft, review and manage a wide range of legal documentation, contracts and correspondence. Support procurement activities, including tender documentation, contract administration and supplier engagement. Maintain legal registers, document management systems and governance records. Coordinate Board, Committee and governance meetings, including agendas, papers and action tracking. Lead the administration of Freedom of Information (FOI) and Data Protection requests and support GDPR compliance. Develop and maintain effective records management and document control processes. Monitor contract milestones, obligations and key dates to ensure timely action. Support policy development, process improvements and continuous service enhancement. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, providing responsive and practical legal guidance. About You We're looking for an organised and motivated legal professional who enjoys working across a varied workload and delivering high-quality support in a professional environment. You'll have: A Law degree, CILEX qualification, Paralegal qualification or equivalent legal experience. Experience working within a legal, governance or public-sector environment. Knowledge of commercial contracts, procurement, governance, data protection and information law. Experience supporting procurement or contract administration activities. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience maintaining legal records, document management systems and confidential information. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong Microsoft Office and document management system skills. A collaborative approach with the confidence to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Desirable Experience Experience within local government, transport, infrastructure or another regulated public-sector environment would be advantageous, together with familiarity with: Public law and administrative law Commercial and contract law Public procurement UK GDPR and Freedom of Information legislation Governance and committee administration Continuous improvement and process optimisation If you're looking to broaden your legal experience within a collaborative organisation where your work will have a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

    Employment Law Solicitor

    The Portfolio Group

    Legal
    On-Site
    Manchester, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, global HR & Employment Law client in their search for a Litigation Solicitor, specialising in Employment Law. You will assist clients when they receive tribunal claims by assuming conduct of cases, from drafting responses to exchanging witness statements and conducting preliminary advocacy. This role sits within a busy, established team and business, offering clear progression pathways and continued development. Job Overview We are looking for a bright, confident, legally qualified individual, with employment law experience, to work in a dynamic team covering every aspect of preparing cases for Employment Tribunal hearings. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with recent litigation experience and will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive environment. There is a strong emphasis on delivering a high standard of care and service to clients along with a firm commercial approach. We are looking for someone with good communication skills to be able to provide the level of service required. Day-to-Day Responsibilities - Reviewing tribunal claims and drafting responses. - Dealing with all aspects of document disclosure and the preparation of trial bundles or documents in the appropriate or agreed format for any hearing. - Providing detailed merits and risk assessment to clients on all Employment Tribunal claims. - Conduct any conciliation or settlement negotiations on behalf of the client, in accordance with the client's instructions (which are at all times to be in writing or documented in writing where instructions are given verbally). - To regularly review the insurance position and update the most likely outcome following receipt of full client instructions and liaising with the Senior Management Team and Irwell to report on any cases, in particular indemnified cases, where there are concerns about the prospects of success. - Corresponding with Tribunals, claimants' representatives and clients. - Obtain all relevant and necessary documentation and to draft appropriate applications or responses on behalf of clients for their approval. - Conduct preliminary advocacy in the Employment Tribunal by telephone, digitally or occasionally in person. - Identify witnesses and assist in the preparation, drafting and finalising of witness statements. - Provide support and assistance with the ongoing supervision of trainees and/or junior members of the team, as and when required. - Demonstrate commercial knowledge of the Company's range of services and products and to be able to discuss these with clients as appropriate, and to proactively assist in the retention of existing clients and to promoting new business opportunities by obtaining introductions for potential new clients. - Ensuring that the requisite knowledge of employment law and technical skill is of the standard required in order to be able to carry out the work to the standards as outlined in this job description. Benefits - 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays - Day off on your birthday - Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) - Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service - Contractual sick pay - Private medical insurance after 5 years' service - Pension Plan and Life Insurance - Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service - Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service - Profit share scheme - Season ticket loan scheme - Cycle to work scheme - Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Free On-site Gym - Company incentives, access to discount schemes 51876LF INDMANS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

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    About Legal Jobs in Manchester

    The legal job market in Manchester is thriving, with 14 active opportunities from leading employers. Manchester offers a diverse range of legal positions across various industries, from established corporations to innovative startups.

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    Professionals in this field have strong career prospects with clear paths for advancement. With the right skills and experience, progression to senior and leadership roles is achievable, often accompanied by significant salary increases and broader responsibilities.

    Quick Stats

    14

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    Top Hiring Companies

    JLA LimitedNC AssociatesCoburg Banks LimitedVIQU Energy LimitedCBC Recruitment Solutions

    Typical Salary Range

    £28k - £45k

    Work Arrangements

    On-Site8 jobs
    Hybrid6 jobs

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