Legal Compliance Officer

Weise Employment; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité excitante pour un Legal Compliance Officer chez une entreprise dynamique, avec un package de rémunération compétitif et une excellente gamme d'avantages. Le candidat idéal aura de l'expérience dans le domaine légal, comprendra les exigences réglementaires et sera capable de travailler de manière autonome tout en faisant preuve d'un excellent esprit d'équipe.

Benefits

31 Days Holidays

Death in service – 2 x Salary

Sick Pay: 20 days in any rolling 12 months

Buy and sell annual leave available to all colleagues

Birthday day off

Social Happy Hour, Summer Party, Christmas Party

Qualifications

• Expérience antérieure dans le domaine légal requise.
• Compréhension claire des exigences réglementaires.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et en équipe.

Responsibilities

• Assister le COLP dans tous les aspects des risques et de la conformité.
• Garantir que les normes de conformité de l'entreprise sont respectées.
• Produire des rapports de conformité mensuels et annuels.

Skills

Legal experience

Understanding of Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) rules

Ability to resolve issues effectively

Strong communication skills

Pro-active approach

Job description

Legal Compliance Officer - £35k - £50k, can be based in Taunton, Bridgewater or Yeovil. Possibility of Hybrid working (after probationary period)

Great Benefits Package

• 31 Days Holidays
• Death in service – 2 x Salary
• Sick Pay: 20 days in any rolling 12 months
• Buy and sell annual leave available to all colleagues
• Birthday day off
• Social Happy Hour, Summer Party, Christmas Party, and other charitable and social events

Exciting opportunity for a Compliance Officer to support the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP). Prior legal experience is essential with a clear understanding of regulatory requirements.

This is a business-critical function requiring someone confident working on their own initiative and effective communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Support/assist the COLP with all aspects of Risk and Compliance.
• Ensure the company's compliance standards are met.
• Assist with complaints and claims.
• Organize monthly Risk and Compliance meetings and prepare agendas.
• Take notes during meetings and circulate them.
• Produce monthly and annual compliance reports and collate relevant information.
• Support/assist the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Update and monitor the company’s Office Manual, including all compliance policies and procedures.
• Be the first point of contact for staff compliance queries.
• Administer, update, and train staff on the company’s compliance platform.

Skills & Experience

• Legal experience.
• Understanding of Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) rules.
• Ability to resolve issues effectively.
• Engaging personality with strong communication skills.
• Pro-active approach.

Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Valid driving license and own vehicle are essential, as you may work across different offices.

Note: To earn the higher salary level, demonstrate relevant skills and experience during the interview.