Risk & Compliance Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading Silver Circle law firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Assistant in Preston. This role involves supporting the firm's Risk Management function, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing valuable exposure to risk management. Candidates should have a law degree and strong organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in law required.
• Ideally have experience in risk or compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Worldcheck searches and sanctions checks.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining information barriers.
• Support ongoing client monitoring and screening alerts.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Law degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

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Risk & Compliance Assistant, Preston, Lancashire

Client: AJ FOX COMPLIANCE

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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