Legal Officer

DAC Beachcroft LLP; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft LLP is seeking a proactive Legal Officer to join the Legal, Risk & Compliance team. This remote role covers regulatory compliance, risk management, data protection, contracts, and governance across the organisation.

You will work with experienced professionals to identify and manage risks, draft policies, and provide practical guidance. The role includes training delivery and horizon-scanning for regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to assess information and risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support Legal, Risk & Compliance strategy delivery.
• Identify, assess, prioritise, and manage legal, regulatory, and compliance risks.
• Draft, review, and maintain policies and governance documents.
• Support monitoring and reporting of business risks to senior stakeholders.
• Provide practical legal and compliance guidance to colleagues across the organisation.
• Assist with horizon-scanning and regulatory changes and implementation.
• Contribute to compliance training programmes.
• Engage with stakeholders to embed a risk-aware culture across the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Commercial awareness

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Travel

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Officer

Department: CSG - Business Operations (Audit / Risk / Client Account Management / Finance / Legal / People / Procurement / Property and Facilities / Sales and BD / IT)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Remote - England and Wales

Description

Launch and Develop Your Career in Legal, Risk & Compliance

Are you looking for a diverse role where you can build expertise across legal, regulatory compliance, risk management, financial crime, data protection, contracts, and governance?

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal Officer to join our growing Legal, Risk & Compliance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional who wants to develop broad experience within a regulated environment while contributing to the success, integrity, and resilience of the business.

Working alongside experienced legal and compliance professionals, you will play a key role in supporting regulatory compliance, managing risk, enhancing governance, and promoting a strong culture of accountability across the organisation.

About the Role

The Legal Officer is critical to supporting adherence to the organisation's legal, regulatory, and operational framework. You will help identify, assess, prioritise, and manage risk and compliance obligations while providing practical advice and support to stakeholders across the business.

This varied role offers exposure to:

• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Risk management and governance
• Financial crime and sanctions compliance
• Data protection and privacy
• Contract review and management
• Regulatory engagement
• Insurance and complaints administration
• Business continuity and resilience

What you will do?

Legal, Risk & Compliance

• Support the delivery of the Legal, Risk & Compliance strategy.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, prioritising, and managing legal, regulatory, and compliance risks.
• Draft, review, and maintain policies, procedures, guidance notes, and governance documentation.
• Support the recording, monitoring, and reporting of business risks and mitigation activities.
• Provide practical legal and compliance guidance to colleagues across the organisation.
• Contribute to the preparation of compliance reports and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Support horizon-scanning activities, identifying legislative and regulatory changes and assisting with implementation.
• Assist with compliance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help develop and deliver compliance and regulatory training programmes.
• Engage with stakeholders across all levels of the business to embed a strong culture of risk awareness and compliance.
• Support operational teams with problem-solving on legal and compliance matters.

Financial Crime & Regulatory Compliance

• Review and verify new client onboarding and client acceptance documentation, ensuring compliance with business policies and procedures.
• Support customer due diligence (CDD), Know Your Customer (KYC), and onboarding processes.
• Monitor sanctions developments and advise stakeholders on potential impacts to the business.
• Assist the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Deputy MLROs with anti-money laundering, financial crime, and sanctions-related activities.
• Manage and maintain third-party screening and verification tools used to identify and assess financial crime risks.
• Support regulatory reporting, investigations, reviews, and thematic inspections.
• Assist with the preparation of information required for regulatory audits and reviews.
• Ensure changes in regulatory requirements are reflected within policies, procedures, and risk assessments.

Contracts & Data Protection

• Assist with the review and drafting of contracts, supplier agreements, and client documentation.
• Support client and supplier due diligence activities.
• Assist with Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other privacy-related enquiries.
• Support data breach investigations and remediation activities.
• Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs).
• Support wider information governance, security assurance, and audit activities.
• Maintain regulatory, audit, and compliance documentation.
• Assist the Data Protection Officer or Deputy as required.

Insurance, Governance & Business Support

• Support the administration and reporting of claims and complaints.
• Assist with insurance renewals and the gathering of regulatory information.
• Produce reports and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support governance activities.
• Support business continuity and resilience planning.
• Assist with the preparation of executive and management reporting.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work flexibly across the Legal, Risk & Compliance function, supporting colleagues and wider business priorities as required.
• Develop a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the jurisdictions in which the business operates.
• Act in the best interests of the organisation at all times, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and sound judgement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to ensure compliance frameworks remain effective, proportionate, and aligned to business needs.
• Support the continuous review and enhancement of policies, controls, procedures, and governance arrangements.
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships across the business to support effective risk management and compliance practices.
• Take ownership of your professional development and actively engage with learning and career progression opportunities.

Who you are

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess information, identify risks, and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capability.
• Ability to work independently and proactively manage your workload.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in a changing environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other office locations where required.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting colleagues and contributing to shared success.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• A Law degree or relevant legal qualification.
• Experience working within a legal, compliance, governance, risk, or regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, financial crime, or regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting customer due diligence, onboarding, or KYC processes.
• Understanding of data protection legislation and privacy frameworks.
• Experience supporting contract reviews and legal documentation.
• Familiarity with regulated sectors such as legal services, insurance, financial services, or professional services.

What's in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/Work-with-us/Whats-in-it-for-you
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!