About this role
*Department:*General Counsel and Risk
*Location:*Manchester
Description
Join Trowers & Hamlins and develop a career in legal compliance as part of our Business Intake Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and an interest in risk and compliance to gain exposure to AML and conflicts processes within a leading international law firm.
The Role
This role supports the firm's client onboarding and compliance processes, ensuring AML and conflicts checks are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Assist with AML checks and client due diligence reviews.
- Conduct client and matter research using screening tools and databases.
- Verify information submitted by fee earners and support staff.
- Respond to enquiries and provide guidance throughout the onboarding process.
- Carry out conflicts searches and identify potential issues.
- Support the wider Risk & Compliance Team with administrative and compliance-related tasks.
The Candidate
We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who is keen to develop within legal compliance.
- Graduate, or someone with previous compliance experience.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
- Positive, adaptable and eager to learn.
Benefits
Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.
About compliance & regulatory roles for ex-police
Compliance, AML and regulatory roles. Working to PACE, RIPA and CPIA is a stronger regulatory grounding than most civilian applicants can offer — firms increasingly recognise this.
See all compliance & regulatory jobs in Manchester →Why this fits a police background — match score 65/100
- Financial crime & fraud
- Intelligence & OSINT
- Working to legislation & regulation
What compliance & regulatory roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Compliance analyst | £32,000–£42,000 |
| Compliance / AML officer | £40,000–£55,000 |
| Compliance manager | £55,000–£80,000 |
| Senior manager / head of compliance | £80,000–£120,000+ |