Compliance Assistant

Ellisons Solicitors; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top 200 UK law firm as part of the expanding Risk & Compliance Team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support compliance with SRA regulations and internal policies. You will be responsible for managing administrative compliance queries, ensuring procedures are followed, and assisting with annual assessments. The firm values attention to detail and effective communication, making it an ideal environment for someone who thrives in a busy setting. With an exceptional benefits package and a commitment to employee welfare, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive team.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Previous experience in compliance administration is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a central point of contact for compliance queries.
• Update central documents and manage version control.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Software Proficiency

Deadline Management

Education

Experience in Compliance Administration

Experience in a Law Firm

Job description

We are expanding our Risk & Compliance Team and are looking for a new colleague to support the firm with its compliance with all SRA regulatory and internal policies, controls and procedures.

Information

Start Date
ASAP

Location
Colchester/Chelmsford, 9:00am to 17.30pm office based

Benefits
An exceptional benefits package is available, including but not limited to; generous holiday entitlement, salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan and employee assistance programme, plus flexible working.

Job Specification

Ellisons Solicitors is a top 200 UK law firm, and one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest growing, with a team of over 260 colleagues, including 34 partners. The firm has several offices located across Essex and Suffolk. We are a member of the Alliott Global Alliance (a worldwide alliance of independent professional firms).

About the role:

We are expanding our Risk & Compliance Team and are looking for a new colleague to support the firm with its compliance with all SRA regulatory and internal policies, controls and procedures.

Whilst previous experience in a law firm and as a compliance administration/assistant would be advantageous, the key characteristics we are looking for is someone with previous experience in an attention to detail, deadline driven, software proficient office role where communication skills, both verbal and written are second to none. The role will require you to act as a central point of contact for administrative compliance queries, ensuring procedures are clearly explained and followed and escalation of any breaches with a recommendation of remedial actions. You will also be responsible for updating central documents and version controlling them, coordinating file transfers outside of the firm and assisting with annual Lexcel assessments.

If you like working in a fast based busy environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful, friendly Firm where colleagues and clients come first.

If you are interested in this opportunity and keen to bring your skills and experience to Ellisons, please submit your application below or email your CV with a covering letter to [e-mail]

Ellisons is an equal opportunities employer.

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