Compliance Officer

RedLaw Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Boutique Commercial Law Firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Compliance Officer to own its client onboarding and day-to-day compliance function. You will develop processes and work closely with partners and fee earners to strengthen regulatory adherence.

Key responsibilities include end-to-end onboarding, CDD/AML/KYC, policy maintenance, audits and staff training. The role offers autonomy, scope to improve systems and contribute to a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML, risk or client onboarding.
• Strong regulatory knowledge and attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with ability to challenge partners.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end client onboarding and matter onboarding.
• Oversee CDD, AML, KYC, sanctions and PEP screening.
• Review risk assessments and enhanced due diligence.
• Maintain compliance policies, procedures and registers.
• Conduct compliance audits and file reviews.
• Provide training and practical compliance guidance.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement changes.
• Maintain compliance records and file closure processes.

Skills

AML

Compliance

Onboarding

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Compliance Officer

Boutique Commercial Law Firm

An established and successful commercial boutique law firm is looking to appoint a Compliance Officer to take ownership of its client onboarding and day-to-day compliance function.

This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to build and improve processes while working closely with partners and fee earners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the end-to-end client and matter onboarding process.
• Overseeing CDD, AML, KYC, sanctions and PEP screening.
• Reviewing risk assessments, source of funds/wealth and enhanced due diligence.
• Maintaining and developing compliance policies, procedures and registers.
• Conducting compliance audits and file reviews.
• Providing practical compliance advice and training to staff.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and implementing relevant changes.
• Overseeing file closure and maintaining appropriate compliance records.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and controls.

About you

The firm are looking for an experienced compliance, AML, risk or client onboarding professional, ideally with experience within a law firm or regulated professional services environment.

You will have strong knowledge of AML and legal regulatory requirements, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to work with and challenge partners and fee earners where appropriate. A practical, commercially minded approach is important, as is the ability to work autonomously and take ownership of the function.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful boutique firm in a newly created role with genuine scope to make a tangible impact.