Risk and Compliance Analyst - 12 month FTC

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Risk and Compliance Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. This role involves conducting AML checks, advising on compliance policies, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates have experience in compliance within the legal sector and strong communication skills. Join a collaborative workspace to enhance your expertise in risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar compliance or risk-focused role within a law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of SRA regulations and legal sector money laundering risk.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML checks and ensure policies are maintained.
• Liaise with fee earners on risk management.
• Review conflict and sanctions checks.
• Advise staff on compliance policies.
• Implement and maintain compliance procedures.
• Provide training on relevant matters.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Experience in a similar compliance or risk-focused role

In-depth knowledge of SRA regulations

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

The role of Risk and Compliance Analyst - 12 month FTC involves working closely with the Head of Risk and Compliance to ensure the firm complies with relevant regulations and compliance, with a focus on new client and matter take-on procedures. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in London within a top tier UK law firm.

Client Details

UK Top tier law firm with offices in London.

Responsibilities

• AML checks, ensuring AML policies are maintained, and reviewing documentation.
• Liaise and Partner with fee earners to advise on risk management.
• Running and reviewing conflict checks
• Running sanctions checks and responding to sanction list alerts
• Advising staff on the firm’s compliance policies and best practice.
• Implement and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide training on relevant matters.
• Mentor junior members of the team.

Profile

• Experience in a similar compliance or risk-focused role within a law firm
• In depth knowledge of SRA regulations and legal sector money laundering risk.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Job Offer

• Risk and Compliance Analyst - 12 month FTC.
• The chance to enhance your expertise in compliance and risk management in a top tier UK law firm.
• Conveniently located office in London, providing a collaborative work space.