About the Firm:
We are a well-established forward thinking law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high quality legal services. As part of our continued expansion, we are looking to recruit a proactive and detail-orientated Compliance Assistant to support our compliance function.
The Role:
As Compliance Assistant you will play a key supporting role in ensuring the firm adheres to all regulatory and legal requirements. You will support the COLP/COFA and the Compliance Manager in maintaining effective risk and compliance management processes and promoting a culture of compliance across the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
o Assisting with the monitoring of compliance with SRA, ICO and Legal Ombudsman requirements
o Ensuring policies and procedures are kept-up-date and liaising with external consultants as and when required
o Dealing with enquiries in respect of AML,KYC and client due diligence checks
o Monitoring onboarding processes and occasionally assisting with onboarding as and when required
o Acting as a first point of contact for basic compliance queries
o Assisting with recording internal file reviews
o Distributing regulatory updates to staff
o Monthly monitoring of client balances
o Checking and maintaining compliance registers and records
Requirements:
o Previous experience in a compliance, legal administration or risk based role in a law firm (preferred)
o Knowledge of SRA regulations and their application
o Familiarity with AML and GDPR requirements
o Strong attention to detail
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
o Well organised, able to manage own workload and meet deadlines
o Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
What We Offer:
o Competitive salary
o Structured training and development opportunities
o Clear progression within the Compliance team
o A supportive and collaborative working environment
Pay: £31,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
