Compliance Administrator

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; London; Híbrido; GBP 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangement

Ongoing training and professional development

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Descripción de la vacante

A leading legal recruitment firm in London is seeking a Compliance Assistant for its Compliance department. This full-time role involves supporting compliance functions aligned with SRA Standards, with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. The ideal candidate has two years of experience in a law firm compliance team and strong organizational skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Formación

• Previous experience within a Compliance Team in a Law firm of 2 years is essential.
• Experience working in a law firm or legal/regulatory compliance role is advantageous.
• Understanding of SRA Standards and Regulations, including the Codes of Conduct, Principles, and SRA Accounts Rules.
• Familiarity with AML legislation and GDPR.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Professional integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsabilidades

• Support the implementation and maintenance of internal compliance procedures.
• Assist with client onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
• Help ensure compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate compliance documentation.
• Monitor staff adherence to internal policies and SRA requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of annual SRA declarations.
• Track changes in the regulatory landscape.
• Support internal compliance audits.
• Coordinate compliance-related training.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Educación

Experience within a Compliance Team in a Law firm

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Compliance management systems

Descripción del empleo

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Head of National Legal Support at Douglas Scott Recruitment

Compliance Administrator

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Compliance

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Assistant to support our compliance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and an interest in legal and regulatory compliance within a law firm environment. The successful candidate will assist in upholding the firm’s professional and regulatory obligations, particularly in line with SRA Standards and Regulations.

This role is based in London, with a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and maintenance of internal compliance procedures in line with SRA Codes of Conduct.
• Assist with client onboarding and ongoing monitoring, including KYC (Know Your Client) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks.
• Help ensure compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules, including accurate file opening and maintenance of financial records.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate compliance documentation and registers (e.g., breach logs, training logs, and risk registers).
• Monitor staff adherence to internal policies and SRA requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of annual SRA declarations and responses to regulatory audits.
• Track changes in the regulatory landscape and help implement necessary internal updates.
• Support internal compliance audits and liaise with the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA) where appropriate.
• Coordinate compliance-related training and maintain training records.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive compliance issues.

Requirements:

• Previous experience within a Compliance Team in a Law firm of 2 years is essential
• Experience working in a law firm or legal/regulatory compliance role is advantageous.
• Understanding of SRA Standards and Regulations, including the Codes of Conduct, Principles, and SRA Accounts Rules.
• Familiarity with AML legislation and GDPR.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and compliance management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office-based in London, 2 days remote)
• Exposure to a wide range of compliance and regulatory tasks within a legal setting
• Supportive and professional work environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Mentorship from experienced compliance and legal professionals

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned compliance administrator who is looking for a new opportunity in London - please apply within.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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