Risk Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading full-service law firm is seeking a Risk Administrator to enhance their risk and compliance team in London. The successful candidate will support various tasks including compliance checks and monitoring high-risk clients, perfect for someone looking to grow in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a legal support role, such as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing client names for compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Conducting conflicts checks for new client onboarding.
• Maintaining the firm's central risk register.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team support

Job description

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We are working with a leading full-service law firm to hire a Risk Administrator to join their collaborative and well-regarded team in London. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting the risk and compliance function, ensuring operational efficiency across a broad range of tasks.

The firm is looking for someone with prior experience in a legal support role - perhaps as a paralegal or legal assistant, or someone keen to develop a long-term career in risk and compliance.

The responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and cross-checking client names against sanctions and watchlists to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations
• Conducting conflicts checks to support new client onboarding and matter opening processes
• Maintaining and updating the firm’s central risk register with accuracy and discretion
• Supporting the delivery of ad hoc compliance projects and operational initiatives
• Carrying out ongoing monitoring of high-risk clients and matters
• Performing adverse media checks to flag any reputational or compliance risks
• Managing the team’s central inbox, ensuring timely responses and efficient workflow coordination

They are looking for candidates with strong communication skills, great attention to detail, and a proactive, reliable approach to team support. This is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-performing legal environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a respected firm and gain exposure to risk and compliance as part of the foundation for a dynamic career path.

If you’d like to hear more about this role, please apply with a copy of your CV. Thank you!

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