Risk and Compliance Associate | Historic Law Firm | London (WC2A) | £60k-£70k with hybrid working

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in London is looking for an experienced Risk and Compliance Associate. The role involves handling complaints and supporting various compliance processes. Candidates should have at least five years’ experience in a similar role within a Legal 500 law firm. The position offers a competitive salary along with an attractive benefits package including private medical insurance and flexible working options.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental cover

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Wellbeing initiatives

25 days’ holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in risk and compliance role within a Legal 500-ranked law firm.
• Strong understanding of anti-money laundering, data protection, and SRA Standards.
• Proactive individual capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle complaints, SRA enquiries, and investigations.
• Support anti-money laundering and sanctions processes.
• Develop and deliver training sessions including inductions.
• Draft and maintain policies and project plans.
• Manage file audits and prepare reports.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Job description

Job Description

Risk and Compliance Associate | Historic Law Firm | London (WC2A) | £60k-£70k with hybrid working

Our client, a highly respected and long-established law firm based in central London, is seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Associate to join their busy but welcoming team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a top-tier practice known for delivering exceptional services to both private and commercial clients, with particular expertise across family and private client work.

The successful candidate will bring a minimum of five years’ experience in a risk and compliance role within a Legal 500-ranked law firm. This role offers the chance to take on a wide variety of responsibilities, supporting both the firm’s operational needs and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities include:

• Handling complaints, SRA enquiries, investigations, and data subject access requests
• Supporting anti-money laundering and sanctions processes, including suspicious activity reporting
• Developing and delivering training sessions, including inductions
• Drafting and maintaining policies, retainer documents, and registers
• Managing file audits, preparing reports, and creating project plans
• Supporting client due diligence and operational issues as they arise
• Staying abreast of regulatory and legislative developments

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive individual with a strong commercial mindset and exceptional communication skills. You will have a sound understanding of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, data protection, sanctions, and the SRA Standards and Regulations. The ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential.

In return, our client offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including private medical insurance, dental cover, life assurance, pension contributions, and wellbeing initiatives, alongside 25 days’ holiday and flexible benefits such as holiday purchase and a cycle-to-work scheme.