Legal Compliance Officer
London
Up to £50,000 DOE plus excellent benefits
We are looking for an experienced Risk & Compliance Officer to support a legal team within a world-renowned law firm based in London.
Working with the firms' General Counsel, this key position entails assisting in being a frontline advisor to fee-earners and business teams on a full range of compliance queries, ensuring the company is compliant with all regulatory requirements. We are looking for someone who has a strong interest in the field of Risk & Compliance and will play a key part in ensuring the highest legal standards are maintained.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining an understanding for the main components of risk affecting a law firm, e.g. SRA Code of Conduct obligations, AML and Data Protection rules and any other relevant legal and regulatory obligations. Identifying new compliance risks and recommending changes to firm policies and procedures as needed.
- Daily coverage of the shared Risk & Compliance inbox and escalating queries where appropriate.
- Reviewing and assisting with client risk assessments.
- Administering ongoing monitoring, enhanced due diligence and sanction regime procedures.
- Assisting in compliance projects, including insurance renewals, third party supplier screening and IT projects.
What we are looking for:
- Knowledge and awareness of regulatory client onboarding obligations including conflicts, client due diligence and anti-money laundering.
- Ability to use own initiative– a pro-active self-manager who can manage their own workload, identify areas for improvement and drive projects forward.
- Confidence to respond and deal with general compliance queries from colleagues around the Firm.
- Strong attention to detail and an ability to handle confidential information in a professional and discreet manner.
- Analytical thinker, with good communication skills and ability to articulate reasoning clearly and succinctly.
- 2-3 years relevant experience within legal compliance.
Salary & Benefits:
- Up to £50,000 per annum DOE
- Holidays: 25 days per annum.
- Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Flu Jab
- ClassPass
- Cyclescheme
- Specsavers vouchers.
Location: Central London - fully office based
How to Apply: Ready to take on a new challenge in your career? Apply today by sending your CV to Giselle Whitton of CV Screen in strict confidence.
Alternate Job Titles:
- Risk & Compliance Assistant
- Compliance Manager
