Compliance Officer

QED Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

International team exposure

Competitive benefits

Career progression

Job summary

QED Legal is working with a leading international law firm in London seeking a Risk & Compliance Officer to join its growing team. The role focuses on AML / KYC checks, client due diligence, matter inception and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

You will support onboarding, conduct AML reviews, advise on risk assessments, maintain accurate compliance records, and assist with audits, reporting and information barriers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a compliance function (ideally in a law firm)
• Strong AML / KYC experience
• Understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Support client and matter onboarding processes
• Conduct AML checks, review KYC documentation and sanctions screening
• Advise on risk assessments and ongoing monitoring requirements
• Maintain accurate matter information and compliance records
• Support information barriers and confidentiality processes
• Assist with compliance reporting, audits and internal projects
• Work closely with Risk Lawyers, Conflicts and wider business teams

Skills

AML / KYC experience

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Risk & Compliance Officer

London — Hybrid

We're working with a brilliant leading international law firm that is looking to add a Risk & Compliance Officer into their growing compliance function in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience across AML, client due diligence, matter inception and regulatory compliance to join a highly regarded global team and play a key role in supporting lawyers and business services teams across multiple jurisdictions.

The role

• Supporting client and matter onboarding processes
• Conducting AML checks, reviewing KYC documentation and sanctions screening
• Advising on risk assessments and ongoing monitoring requirements
• Maintaining accurate matter information and compliance records
• Supporting information barriers and confidentiality processes
• Assisting with compliance reporting, audits and internal projects
• Working closely with Risk Lawyers, Conflicts and wider business teams

About you

• 2+ years' experience within a compliance function in a regulated environment (ideally within a law firm)
• Strong AML / KYC experience
• Understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders

A legal background (Law Degree/GDL or legal experience) would be advantageous, but the key focus is finding someone with strong risk and compliance experience who can add value from day one.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working
• Join a supportive team that genuinely offers real progression
• Work in an international firm and international compliance team
• Great exposure to complex work
• Fabulous company benefits