Compliance Assistant

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing legal practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a Compliance Assistant to provide essential support in adhering to regulatory obligations. In this role, you will work closely with specialists, assist with risk and compliance queries, deliver training, conduct audits, and maintain records. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in law firm compliance or litigation, is highly organized, and possesses strong interpersonal skills. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in law firm compliance or litigation.
• Strong understanding of regulatory obligations.
• Highly organized professional with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in resolution of risk and compliance queries.
• Support delivery of risk and compliance training.
• Conduct file audits and assist with investigations.
• Maintain internal registers for record-keeping.
• Provide administrative support for compliance management.
• Monitor onboarding inbox requests.
• Assist Director of Risk and Compliance with projects.

Skills

Understanding of SRA requirements

Knowledge of anti-money laundering

Data protection regulations

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

We are working with a rapidly growing international legal practice to hire a Compliance Assistant.

In this role, you will join a collaborative team of specialists to provide vital support to a global network of lawyers, ensuring the firm excels in its regulatory obligations. The firm is looking for an individual with at least one to two years of experience in law firm compliance or litigation who is eager to contribute to a best-in-class support infrastructure.

The responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the resolution of risk and compliance queries while collaborating closely with accounts and business support functions.
• Supporting the delivery of risk and compliance training, including induction sessions for new joiners.
• Conducting file audits and assisting with initial investigations into compliance matters.
• Maintaining and updating internal registers to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Providing administrative support for compliance management, specifically regarding code of conduct queries, complaints, or claims.
• Monitoring and actioning requests within the client and matter onboarding inbox as required.
• Assisting the Director of Risk and Compliance with day-to-day project tasks and international support initiatives.

They are looking for candidates with a solid understanding of SRA requirements, anti-money laundering, and data protection regulations. You should be a highly organised professional with the interpersonal skills to engage effectively with consultant lawyers and internal teams.

Please apply today to be considered for this role.