Risk & Compliance Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Silver Circle law firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Assistant in Hemel Hempstead. This role involves supporting regulatory compliance, conducting checks, and managing client information. Ideal candidates will have a law degree and develop their skills in a highly regarded team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background, specifically in law.
• Experience in risk, compliance, or legal environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Worldcheck searches and sanctions checks.
• Assist with setting up information barriers and monitoring clients.
• Organise client due diligence folders.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Law degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

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Client:

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE

Location:

hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are working with a leading Silver Circle law firm to hire a Risk & Compliance Assistant in London. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the firm’s Risk Management function, helping ensure regulatory compliance and high professional standards across the business.

The firm is looking for an organised and driven individual. You must have a strong academic background with a law degree (2:1 or above) and ideally some experience within risk, compliance, or a legal environment.

The responsibilities will include:

• Conducting Worldcheck searches, sanctions checks and adverse media screening
• Assisting with setting up and maintaining information barriers
• Supporting ongoing monitoring of clients, matters and screening alerts
• Handling matter maintenance tasks, such as client and matter updates
• Organising client due diligence folders and assisting with reporting data entry
• Maintaining and improving team resources, such as intranet content
• Providing general support and responding to ad hoc team queries
• Managing the inbox and prioritising requests

They are looking for candidates with clear and confident communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected firm where you will gain valuable exposure to risk management and compliance in a thriving, supportive team.

If this sounds like the right move for you, we’d love to hear from you - apply today to find out more.

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