Legal and Compliance Manager

Job description

Legal & Compliance Manager - 18-Month FTC

Location: London / Hybrid

Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract

An established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal & Compliance Manager to join its operational team on an 18m FTC.

This is a broad legal and commercial role, providing practical advice to the business across a range of operational, contractual and compliance matters. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, helping the organisation navigate legal and commercial issues while supporting the effective delivery of its services.

The role

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing pragmatic legal and commercial advice to internal stakeholders
• Advising on contractual, operational and compliance matters
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Identifying and managing legal and regulatory risks
• Supporting the development and implementation of appropriate policies and processes
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation on a variety of legal and business matters

About you

You will ideally be a qualified lawyer with at least five years’ relevant experience, gained within private practice or an in-house legal team.

The organisation is particularly interested in candidates who can combine strong technical legal skills with a commercial and pragmatic approach. You should be comfortable working autonomously, managing competing priorities and building effective relationships with stakeholders.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with a traditional career path as well as experienced lawyers returning to work following a career break.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied Legal & Compliance role within a collaborative professional environment for an 18-month period.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English