Job Description
About Leigh Day
We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We’re not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases, and our areas of practice include discrimination in the workplace, defective products, financial services, and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.
About the team
The Professional Ethics & Compliance Team support the work of the firm’s Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP), the Compliance Officer for Financial Administration (COFA) and the firm’s other SRA Officers in promoting a culture of ethical conduct and regulatory compliance.
The SRA officers are partners, associates, and senior staff members with specific compliance responsibilities: Complaints Partner, Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Professional Indemnity Insurance Officer, Anti-Bribery Officer, Insurance Distribution Officer and Data Protection Officer.
About the role
The role holder will play an active role within the Professional Ethics & Compliance team in maintaining ethical and compliance standards at Leigh Day. This includes support to the team to proactively achieve compliance with the requirements of the SRA, the ICO and the firm’s Lexcel accreditation (which is the Law Society’s practice management standard).
Application Process
For more details about the role, who we’re looking for and how to make your application, please click "apply" to be re-directed to our careers page.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, ****** orientation and transgender status. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process. There is an option to detail this on your application form, however, please just get in touch should you wish to discuss this prior to formally submitting an application. Please note all conversations or disclosures are treated in the strictest confidence.
Employee Benefits
• Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)
• 2+ days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off
• Cycle to work scheme
• BUPA Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Free breakfast and lunch
We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We’re not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases, and our areas of practice include discrimination in the workplace, defective products, financial services, and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.
About the team
The Professional Ethics & Compliance Team support the work of the firm’s Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP), the Compliance Officer for Financial Administration (COFA) and the firm’s other SRA Officers in promoting a culture of ethical conduct and regulatory compliance.
The SRA officers are partners, associates, and senior staff members with specific compliance responsibilities: Complaints Partner, Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Professional Indemnity Insurance Officer, Anti-Bribery Officer, Insurance Distribution Officer and Data Protection Officer.
About the role
The role holder will play an active role within the Professional Ethics & Compliance team in maintaining ethical and compliance standards at Leigh Day. This includes support to the team to proactively achieve compliance with the requirements of the SRA, the ICO and the firm’s Lexcel accreditation (which is the Law Society’s practice management standard).
Application Process
For more details about the role, who we’re looking for and how to make your application, please click "apply" to be re-directed to our careers page.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, ****** orientation and transgender status. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process. There is an option to detail this on your application form, however, please just get in touch should you wish to discuss this prior to formally submitting an application. Please note all conversations or disclosures are treated in the strictest confidence.
Employee Benefits
• Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)
• 2+ days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off
• Cycle to work scheme
• BUPA Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Free breakfast and lunch
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Professional Ethics Compliance Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Manchester offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
