Compliance Officer - Law Firm

We are seeking a highly motivated Compliance Officer to support a Law Firm with the ongoing development and maintenance of risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with compliance experience within a law firm who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and collaborative team.

The Role

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring regulatory obligations are met, supporting risk management initiatives, and providing practical compliance guidance across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to compliance queries relating to AML, client onboarding, source of funds checks, GDPR, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as an escalation point for junior team members.
• Draft, review, and maintain risk and compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Support regulatory audits, accreditations, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Conduct AML, Source of Funds, and Source of Wealth audits and identify key trends.
• Carry out electronic AML and conflict checks where required.
• Deliver compliance and risk training to new starters and support wider training initiatives.
• Assist with professional indemnity claims, incident reporting, and complaints handling.
• Maintain compliance registers and prepare management reports.
• Keep up to date with legal and regulatory developments and undertake compliance research.

About You

• Previous experience within a Risk & Compliance role within a Law Firm.
• Good understanding of AML regulations, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working with case management and database systems.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a well-established legal business.
• Broad exposure across risk, compliance, AML, GDPR, and professional indemnity matters.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
• A varied role with genuine scope for progression.

Apply now or send your CV through to Zali Oulton at [email protected]

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