Risk & Compliance Advisor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Wellbeing and work-life balance

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd. is seeking a Risk & Compliance Advisor to join its risk and compliance function in the West Midlands. You will support the COLP and Head of Standards & Ethics, handling compliance queries, policy updates and regulatory reporting.

The role covers AML processes, due diligence, sanctions checks and data protection. Strong communication and relationship-building across the firm are essential, with hybrid working and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal, risk, compliance, AML or regulatory environment.
• Good understanding of SRA regulations and AML legislation; data protection awareness.
• Ability to provide clear and practical compliance guidance to colleagues.
• Proactive, commercially aware with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for compliance queries across the firm and provide practical advice.
• Review and update policies, procedures and support wider compliance projects.
• Assist with compliance training and keep colleagues informed of regulatory developments.
• Manage regulatory matters including complaints, breaches, investigations, audits, file reviews and DSARs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML compliance

Risk assessment

SRA regulations

Data protection

Job description

Risk & Compliance Advisor – West Midlands – Legal 500 Firm

A leading regional law firm is looking to appoint a Risk & Compliance Advisor to join its established Risk and Compliance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional with a background in legal compliance, risk, AML, regulatory or client due diligence to take on a varied role supporting the firm across a broad range of regulatory and risk matters - JOB REF: 215305029

Working closely with the COLP and Head of Standards & Ethics, you will play an important role in maintaining the firm's regulatory standards and ensuring compliance with SRA requirements and wider legal and regulatory obligations.

The Role

The successful Risk & Compliance Advisor will be responsible for a varied caseload, including:

• Acting as a first point of contact for compliance queries across the firm and providing practical, timely advice.
• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures and supporting wider compliance projects.
• Assisting with compliance training and keeping colleagues informed of regulatory developments.
• Managing and supporting regulatory matters, including complaints, breaches, investigations, audits, file reviews and data subject access requests.
• Preparing reports, identifying compliance gaps and escalating key findings to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting AML processes, including client due diligence, sanctions checks and suspicious activity monitoring.
• Assisting with conflict checks and new matter opening procedures.
• Maintaining accurate compliance records, registers and documentation.
• Escalating potential regulatory or compliance concerns to the COLP, MLRO or Head of Standards & Ethics where appropriate.

The Candidate

Applications are invited from candidates with previous experience within a legal, risk, compliance, AML or regulatory environment.

You will ideally have a good understanding of SRA regulations, AML legislation and data protection requirements, together with excellent attention to detail and the confidence to provide clear and practical advice to colleagues.

You will be proactive and commercially aware, with the ability to identify potential risks and understand when matters require further investigation or escalation.

Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to build effective working relationships across a business.

Previous experience within a law firm would be advantageous, although candidates with relevant experience gained within another regulated or professional services environment may also be considered.

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and well-established law firm where you will have the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive Risk and Compliance function.

The firm offers hybrid working, alongside a competitive benefits package and a genuine commitment to employee development, wellbeing and work-life balance.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.