Legal Assistant

Colville Search; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique media investment bank seeks a proactive Legal Compliance Team Assistant to support compliance operations and regulatory filings. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years' experience and a strong understanding of FCA regulations. Join a high-performing team in beautiful offices just off Bond Street.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Exposure to high-level legal and regulatory work

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a compliance, legal or financial services support role.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations, AML and GDPR preferred.
• Familiarity with compliance platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and KYC/AML checks for clients and counterparties.
• Maintain accurate records of compliance documentation and due diligence files.
• Support in drafting and maintaining internal compliance policies and manuals.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Compliance Team Assistant
Bond Street, London
Full-Time | On-Site
Boutique Media Investment Bank

About our client

They are a specialist investment bank headquartered in the heart of London’s West End, advising high-growth companies across the media, entertainment, and technology sectors. With a strong reputation for delivering tailored strategic advice, our boutique firm combines deep industry expertise with a highly personalised approach.

As our team continues to grow, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Compliance Team Assistant to join our Compliance & Legal function.

The Role
This is a key support position within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work closely with our Compliance Officer and Legal Counsel to assist with day-to-day compliance operations, regulatory filings, internal policy monitoring, and legal administration.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with onboarding and KYC/AML checks for clients and counterparties
Maintain accurate records of compliance documentation and due diligence files
Support in drafting and maintaining internal compliance policies and manuals
Track regulatory deadlines and ensure timely submissions (FCA, GDPR, etc.)
Prepare compliance training materials and assist with internal awareness initiatives
Help coordinate legal document execution, filing and archiving
Liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies when required
What We’re Looking For

1–2 years’ experience in a compliance, legal or financial services support role
Strong understanding of FCA regulations, AML and GDPR preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
Comfortable handling confidential information with discretion
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with compliance platforms a plus
Why Join Us?

A rare opportunity to be part of a high-performing, entrepreneurial team

Exposure to high-level legal and regulatory work in the media/tech investment space

Competitive salary and benefits package
Beautiful offices just off Bond Street, with a collaborative culture and strong leadership