Risk & Compliance administrator

Career Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

A City-based law firm in London is looking for a Risk & Compliance Administrator to join their team. This role focuses on supporting the compliance framework and ensuring regulatory obligations are met through various administrative tasks. Responsibilities include screening checks, maintaining registers, managing compliance queries, and providing project support. Ideal candidates will have administrative experience, a keen interest in Risk & Compliance, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in Risk & Compliance.
• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably in professional services.
• Ability to work in a team-focused environment.
• Methodical and organised, managing routine and ongoing tasks.
• Quick learner with strong judgement.
• Attention to detail with effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial compliance screening checks.
• Maintain compliance registers, including undertakings.
• Support client and matter maintenance.
• Run high-risk monitoring checks.
• Manage inbox queries and respond to compliance questions.
• Assist with meeting coordination.
• Review engagement letter reports and record correspondence.
• Provide general administrative support.
• Support ad-hoc projects in Risk & Compliance.

Skills

Interest in Risk & Compliance

Administrative experience

Team-focused

Methodical and organised

Quick learner

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Our client, a City-based law firm in London, is seeking a Risk & Compliance Administrator to join their growing Risk & Compliance team. This role supports the firm’s compliance framework and plays a key part in ensuring regulatory obligations are met, particularly around new client and matter onboarding.

You’ll work closely with the Risk & Compliance Manager and wider team, providing day-to-day administrative and operational support across conflicts, sanctions, and risk processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out initial compliance screening checks, escalating potential or actual matches (conflicts, payors, sanctions).
• Maintain compliance registers, including undertakings and process agent agreements.
• Support client and matter maintenance, including updates, closures, and fee earner changes.
• Run high-risk monitoring checks, including database and adverse media searches.
• Manage inbox queries, responding to questions on compliance processes.
• Assist with meeting coordination, including training sessions.
• Review engagement letter reports and record correspondence in the system.
• Provide general administrative support, including database checks and delegated tasks.
• Support ad-hoc projects across the Risk & Compliance function.

Experience & Skills Required

• A genuine interest in Risk & Compliance.
• Previous experience in an administrative role (professional services desirable).
• Comfortable working in a team-focused environment with a flexible approach.
• Methodical, organised, and able to manage both routine and ongoing tasks.
• A quick learner with good judgement on when to escalate issues.
• Strong attention to detail and effective interpersonal skills.

Package & Location

• Location: London
• Benefits: Included
• Eligibility: Candidates must be UK-based with full right to work