Compliance Assistant

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited works with a Newcastle law firm to recruit a Compliance Assistant to support the Risk & Compliance team in onboarding and due diligence.

This office-based role offers exposure to client onboarding, AML checks and the opportunity to advance within a dedicated compliance function while collaborating with senior lawyers and support staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with client onboarding, AML, ID checks or file opening.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence, AML and ID checks in line with procedures.
• Onboard clients by obtaining and reviewing required information.
• Coordinate with partners and support teams on matter progress.
• Identify gaps or concerns and escalate to Head of Risk and Compliance.
• Record compliance approvals in the practice management system.

Skills

Client onboarding

AML checks

ID checks

Case management system

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Compliance Assistant

Newcastle upon Tyne

Office based role

Working as a paralegal or legal assistant and finding that the compliance side of your role is the bit you enjoy most?

I’m working with a full-service law firm in Newcastle looking for someone to join its Risk & Compliance team.

This could be a really interesting move if you’ve already been involved in client onboarding, ID checks or opening matters, and would like to build your career in compliance.

The role sits at the heart of the firm’s onboarding process. You’ll help make sure the right checks are completed, information is recorded accurately and lawyers can get new matters moving.

The Role

• Carrying out client due diligence, ID and AML checks in line with the firm’s procedures
• Obtaining and reviewing the information needed to onboard clients
• Keeping in touch with partners, solicitors and support teams about the progress of new matters
• Spotting gaps or concerns with client information and escalating them to the Head of Risk and Compliance
• Giving compliance approval once due diligence is complete, and recording this on the firm’s practice management system

You’ll also manage queries through the Compliance mailbox, keep an eye on ongoing monitoring alerts and help make sure the firm’s processes are followed consistently.

About you?

• You’re a paralegal or legal assistant looking to move into compliance
• You’ve had some exposure to client onboarding, AML, ID checks or file opening
• You’re confident using a case management system
• You’re organised, detail-focused and comfortable working to deadlines
• You can communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, and know when something needs to be escalated

Already working in legal compliance? That would be a bonus too.

What’s in it for you?

• A chance to move into a dedicated compliance role while making use of the legal experience you’ve already built
• Exposure to onboarding and due diligence across a full-service firm, rather than within just one practice area
• The opportunity to work closely with the Head of Risk and Compliance and colleagues across the firm
• A competitive salary, firm bonus scheme and wider benefits package
• Opportunities to develop and progress your career in compliance