About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Legal and Compliance Officer to join our growing accountancy practice. This is an office-based role requiring regular face-to-face interaction with clients and close collaboration with internal teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across the firm while providing support in relation to contracts, trust administration, corporate matters, and client services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents on behalf of the firm and its clients.
- Maintain and update engagement letters to ensure continued compliance with professional standards, UK GDPR requirements, and applicable legislation.
- Support the administration of trusts and related arrangements, including the preparation of documentation and the maintenance of trust records.
- Prepare meeting papers, minutes, resolutions, and assist with annual reviews and trustee-related matters.
- Conduct routine compliance and risk assessments to identify and evaluate regulatory risks.
- Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal policies, ensuring procedures remain current and effective.
- Review marketing materials, website content, and presentations to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards.
- Assist with the preparation and collation of information requested by regulatory authorities and professional bodies.
- Maintain compliance files, project documentation, and records in an organised and accurate manner.
- Respond to client telephone enquiries and provide professional support on compliance-related matters.
- Provide wider administrative support to the team and contribute to departmental projects and business development initiatives.
- Research legal and legislative developments, prepare briefing notes and advise on the legal implications of business decisions affecting clients and the firm.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
- Sound knowledge of Corporate Law and regulatory compliance.
- Minimum of three years' relevant experience in legal compliance, corporate law, client administration, or a similar professional environment.
- Knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Professional approach to dealing with clients and colleagues.
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience gained within an accountancy practice, legal practice, financial services firm or professional services environment.
- Knowledge of company secretarial matters.
- Familiarity with anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory compliance procedures.
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £42,000 – £45,000 per annum.
- Company pension scheme.
- 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Free on-site parking (where applicable).
Working Arrangement:
This is a fully office-based role. Due to the nature of the position, regular in-person meetings with clients and collaboration with colleagues are required. Remote or hybrid working is not available for this position.
Pay: £42,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
- Housing allowance
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
