Risk & Compliance Auditor

Kennedys; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedys, une firme d'avocats mondiale, recherche un auditeur de dossiers juridiques pour rejoindre son département Risque et Conformité. Dans ce rôle, vous serez responsable de la préparation de rapports d'audit, de la collaboration avec des équipes de direction et de l'amélioration des processus internes, en veillant à ce que les normes de qualité soient respectées. Vous devez avoir au moins 2 ans d'expérience dans la gestion de fichiers juridiques et posséder d'excellentes compétences en communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 ans d'expérience en gestion de dossiers juridiques.
• Compétences en supervision ou audit de dossiers souhaitées.
• Capacité à traiter des questions confidentielles.

Responsibilities

• Assister à la livraison du programme d'audit des dossiers d'avocat.
• Préparer et livrer des rapports d'audit de qualité.

Skills

Communication écrite et verbale

Organizational skills

Discretion

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kennedys is looking for a legal file auditor to join our Risk & Compliance department, which provides expert information, advice, and guidance on professional responsibility, risk, and compliance issues. This role is within the Quality and Audit Risk team.

Team

The Kennedys Risk & Compliance team oversees a wide range of partnership, risk, and compliance issues and acts as an in-house legal department, assisting with regulatory and professional conduct inquiries.

The Quality and Audit Risk team is responsible for delivering the annual lawyer file and relevant business services audit programs, as well as supporting client team audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the annual lawyer file audit program.
• Prepare and deliver quality audit reports and monitor corrective actions.
• Contribute to internal audit processes across UK and global offices.
• Discuss audit requirements and findings with fee earners, team leaders, and partners.
• Support the delivery of audit processes aligned with ISO 9001 Quality Management standards.
• Assist in developing internal audit processes within relevant systems.
• Participate in due diligence related to audit activities when required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in legal file management.
• Previous supervisory, peer review, or file audit experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Attention to detail.

Please inform us if you require additional support or adjustments to submit your application.

*Experience levels are guidelines and do not exclude candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm specializing in dispute resolution and advisory services, with over 2,500 staff across 45 offices worldwide. We handle both contentious and non-contentious legal matters, with particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in insurance and liability claims.

We are a forward-thinking firm, committed to innovation and diversity, supporting our clients with a broad range of ideas, tools, and technology to deliver exceptional results.

What We Offer

We invite high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates, and apprentices to join our expanding global team. All roles involve meaningful work where your contributions make a difference.

Our culture emphasizes approachability, support, and professionalism. We invest in our people’s development through experiential learning, mentoring, and opportunities like secondments to clients and global offices.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability initiatives, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusive recruitment and compliance with all relevant policies, including information security, data protection, and quality management.