Risk & Compliance Assistant - 9 Month FTC

Larbey Evans Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is seeking a Risk & Compliance Assistant for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing schedules and expenses, supporting compliance activities, and assisting in training preparations. Previous administrative experience in a law firm is essential, along with strong skills in Excel and Power Point. This position offers a salary up to £45,000 and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Free in-office meals, snacks, and refreshments

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience within a law firm or professional services.
• Must have good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong Excel and Power Point skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendar and diary for the Director of Risk & Compliance.
• Administer expenses for the team and submit through Chrome River.
• Process invoices and maintain records of compliance activities.
• Schedule training sessions and maintain attendance records.
• Assist with preparation of policies and training materials.

Skills

Administrative experience

Strong Excel skills

Strong Power Point skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Risk & Compliance Assistant – 9 Month FTC

An opportunity at one of our powerhouse US law firm clients for a Risk & Compliance Assistant to join their London office on an initial 9-month-fixed term contract.

• Salary to £45,000
• 09:30-17:30 (Monday-Friday)
• Hybrid working – 4 days in the office / 1 day WFH
• Free in‑office meals, snacks, and refreshments!

Key Responsibilities of the Risk & Compliance Assistant – 9 Month FTC

• Calendar/diary management of the Director of Risk & Compliance, arranging meetings, room bookings, liaising with internal and external attendees, restaurant bookings, scheduling travel and accommodation.
• Expenses admin for the Director of Risk & Compliance and the Risk & Compliance team – to include collating and submitting expenses through Chrome River and liaison with Finance.
• Managing invoice submission and processing with Finance in relation to all Risk & Compliance invoices.
• Maintaining records of various compliance activities, taking notes where necessary, document filing (electronically).
• Keeping a master schedule of all training sessions, scheduling training sessions and producing and maintaining records and registers of attendance.
• Assisting with the preparation of policies and training materials and ensuring tools are ready for training sessions by organising IT, AV and handouts.
• Assisting with annual and ongoing practising certificates renewals, maintaining relevant records and liaising with the relevant stakeholders, including partners.
• Monitoring Risk & Compliance inboxes and escalating queries as necessary.

Skills & Requirements of the Risk & Compliance Assistant – 9 Month FTC

• Previous administrative experience within a law firm or professional services.
• Must have good knowledge of Microsoft office applications especially strong Excel and Power Point skills.
• A willingness to learn and take ownership of projects.