Graduate Compliance and Risk Officer

Amicus Law; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Law is seeking a Graduate Compliance & Risk Officer to support the firm’s compliance, risk management, and regulatory obligations across all practice areas. Working with the Professional Standards Team, COLP, COFA and senior stakeholders, you will help ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies and best practice standards.

This entry-level role offers a structured path into legal compliance, governance, and regulatory affairs, with training and exposure to audits,

Qualifications

• Degree educated (Law, Criminology, Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related discipline preferred).
• Interest in legal compliance, governance, risk management, or regulatory affairs.
• Professional compliance qualifications (or willingness to study towards them) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the firm’s compliance and risk management framework.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations, AML requirements, GDPR, and other applicable legislation.
• Support the identification, assessment, recording, and monitoring of compliance and operational risks across the firm.
• Maintain compliance registers, risk logs, and regulatory records, ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with the investigation and resolution of compliance-related queries and issues raised by fee earners and support teams.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging compliance risks, providing updates to the Compliance & Risk Manager.
• Assist in preparing submissions, reports, and documentation for regulatory audits, accreditations, and inspections.
• Support the management of conflicts of interest checks and confidentiality risk assessments.
• Assist in the administration and monitoring of the firm’s AML and compliance procedures.
• Help coordinate file reviews and compliance monitoring activities across departments.
• Support the recording, investigation, and analysis of complaints, breaches, incidents, and near misses.
• Assist in preparing management information, compliance reports, and risk metrics for senior leadership meetings.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of firm policies, procedures, and guidance notes.
• Assist with data protection activities, including information governance and GDPR compliance monitoring.
• Provide timely compliance support and guidance to fee earners and business support teams.
• Support risk assessments for new projects, systems, suppliers, and business initiatives.
• Assist with business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational resilience activities.
• Help maintain quality standards and support compliance with recognised legal accreditations and quality schemes.
• Liaise with external agencies, professional bodies, and third-party compliance service providers where required.
• Participate in internal audits and compliance reviews, ensuring recommendations are tracked and implemented.
• Support the delivery of compliance and risk training across the firm.
• Promote a positive compliance culture by encouraging awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement in risk management practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Organisation

MS Office

Discretion

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Criminology/Business/Risk Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Graduate Compliance & Risk Officer is responsible for supporting the firm’s compliance, risk management, and regulatory obligations across all practice areas. Working closely with the Professional Standards Team, COLP, COFA and senior stakeholders, the role helps ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practice standards. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a graduate seeking to develop a career within legal compliance, risk management, governance, and regulatory affairs.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the firm’s compliance and risk management framework.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, GDPR, and other applicable legislation.
• Support the identification, assessment, recording, and monitoring of compliance and operational risks across the firm.
• Maintain compliance registers, risk logs, and regulatory records, ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with the investigation and resolution of compliance-related queries and issues raised by fee earners and support teams.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging compliance risks, providing updates to the Compliance & Risk Manager.
• Assist in preparing submissions, reports, and documentation for regulatory audits, accreditations, and inspections.
• Support the management of conflicts of interest checks and confidentiality risk assessments.
• Assist in the administration and monitoring of the firm’s AML and compliance procedures.
• Help coordinate file reviews and compliance monitoring activities across departments.
• Support the recording, investigation, and analysis of complaints, breaches, incidents, and near misses.
• Assist in preparing management information, compliance reports, and risk metrics for senior leadership meetings.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of firm policies, procedures, and guidance notes.
• Assist with data protection activities, including information governance and GDPR compliance monitoring.
• Provide timely compliance support and guidance to fee earners and business support teams.
• Support risk assessments for new projects, systems, suppliers, and business initiatives.
• Assist with business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational resilience activities.
• Help maintain quality standards and support compliance with recognised legal accreditations and quality schemes.
• Liaise with external agencies, professional bodies, and third-party compliance service providers where required.
• Participate in internal audits and compliance reviews, ensuring recommendations are tracked and implemented.
• Support the delivery of compliance and risk training across the firm.
• Promote a positive compliance culture by encouraging awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement in risk management practices.

Qualifications

• Degree educated (Law, Criminology, Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related discipline preferred).
• Interest in legal compliance, governance, risk management, or regulatory affairs.
• Professional compliance qualifications (or willingness to study towards them) would be advantageous.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and investigative abilities.

Behaviours

• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement.
• Proactive and willing to learn.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of compliance, ethics, and client service.
• Takes ownership of tasks and follows them through to completion.

Full-Time: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.