Risk & Compliance Assistant

Stone King; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Bath is looking for a Risk and Compliance team member. The role involves AML checks, matter closures, and ensuring compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong IT and communication skills, with a proactive mindset and ability to work under pressure. The firm promotes a collaborative environment and offers hybrid working arrangements along with excellent benefits focused on employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance (4 × salary)

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Additional CSR activity day

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or the legal sector is desirable.
• Ability to work individually or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Completing AML checks for every client including risk assessments.
• Be responsible for matter closure and contacting Fee Earners.
• Help the Firm comply with SRA Code of Conduct.
• Ensure timely closure of matters and resolve outstanding issues.

Skills

Proficient IT skills

Excellent communications skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Adaptable

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive and eagerness to learn

Organisational and time-management skills

High attention to detail

Job description

General duties include, but are not limited to:

• Completing AML checks for every client, including new and existing clients. This will involve filling in the current opening form, completing AML risk assessments, choosing which sector and matter codes, contacting and obtaining ID from the clients, running all Smart Search reports and running all conflict checks.
• Be responsible for matter closure, this will include contacting Fee Earners with the help from Finance matter lists, clearing any unbilled WIP, clearing any residual funds on client account and returning client’s funds to clients.
• Help the Firm comply with the requirements under the SRA Code of Conduct.
• Clearing unbilled ‘WIP’ and small client account amounts.
• Ensure matters are closed in a timely manner and any outstanding comments/complaints have been dealt with by the Risk and Compliance Officer and Partner.

Essential

• Proficient IT skills
• Excellent communications skills (both written and oral).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work individually or in a team.
• Adaptable and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive and eagerness to learn.
• Organisational and time‑management skills, previous experience of meeting deadlines in a timely manner.
• High attention to detail and commitment to contributing to improving working practices.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role or the legal sector.

Stone King is an ambitious and purpose‑driven firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Public Faith and Private Client sectors. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose‑driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.

Opportunity

The opportunity for individuals looking to progress their career to join Stone King’s highly respected Risk and Compliance Team. The role will be based in our Bath office with hybrid working available.

Reasons to apply

• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience across our Risk and Compliance Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our specialists across the firm.
• To be part of an ambitious and collaborative national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work.
• Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront.
• Hybrid working – Stone King is proud to be signatory of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements.

Competitive Salary

• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 × salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum