Risk & Compliance Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Silver Circle law firm seeks a Risk & Compliance Assistant in Southampton. The selected candidate will support regulatory compliance and manage risk, gaining valuable exposure in a respected environment. Ideal for organized individuals with a law degree and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, compliance, or legal environment is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong academic background is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Worldcheck searches and sanctions checks.
• Assisting with setting up and maintaining information barriers.
• Handling matter maintenance tasks and organizing client due diligence folders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Education

Law degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

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Risk & Compliance Assistant, Southampton

Client: AJ FOX COMPLIANCE

Location: Southampton, 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

Job Description:

We are working with a leading Silver Circle law firm to hire a Risk & Compliance Assistant in Southampton. In this role, you’ll support the firm’s Risk Management function, ensuring regulatory compliance and high professional standards.

The firm seeks an organized and driven individual with a strong academic background, ideally holding a law degree (2:1 or above) and some experience in risk, compliance, or a legal environment.

The responsibilities 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
• Organizing client due diligence folders and assisting with reporting data entry
• Maintaining and improving team resources, like intranet content
• Providing general support and responding to ad hoc team queries
• Managing the inbox and prioritizing requests

Candidates should have clear, 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, gaining exposure to risk management and compliance within a supportive team.

If interested, apply today to learn more. Not quite right? Explore other risk and compliance roles or contact our team at 0207 117 2542.