Risk Compliance Officer

LAW CHOICE RECRUITMENT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative global team environment

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to develop expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management

Job summary

A global law firm in London is seeking a Risk & Compliance Officer to join their dynamic team. This position is essential in managing risk and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a law degree or equivalent, with at least 2 years of experience in a compliance role. Excellent communication and analytical skills are necessary to thrive in this collaborative environment. The firm offers a hybrid working model and aims to enhance your expertise in regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a compliance role within a regulated organization, ideally in the legal sector.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support matter inception by onboarding new clients and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct AML checks, review KYC documentation, and perform sanctions searches.
• Assist with terms of engagement, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Monitor ongoing client and matter risk, updating records accurately.
• Help set up and maintain information barriers and insider lists.
• Deliver internal training to embed best practices across the firm.
• Contribute to audits, compliance reporting, and process improvement projects.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel

Education

Law degree or GDL qualification

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Consultant @ LAW CHOICE RECRUITMENT | US, UK and International Legal Recruiting

Risk & Compliance Officer – London / Hybrid

Join a leading global law firm and play a pivotal role in safeguarding compliance and managing risk across international operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail‑oriented professional to work within a dynamic team that supports complex legal and regulatory frameworks.

What You’ll Do

• Support matter inception by onboarding new clients and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct AML checks, review KYC documentation, and perform sanctions searches.
• Assist with terms of engagement, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Monitor ongoing client and matter risk, updating records accurately.
• Help set up and maintain information barriers and insider lists.
• Deliver internal training to embed best practices across the firm.
• Contribute to audits, compliance reporting, and process improvement projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a compliance role within a regulated organization (ideally legal sector).
• Law degree or GDL qualification, plus some legal work experience.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with precision and discretion.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Why Apply?

• Work in a collaborative, global team environment.
• Hybrid working model for flexibility.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management within a prestigious law firm.

Employment Details

• Location: London (Hybrid)
• Salary: £38,000 – £45,000
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Seniority level: Not applicable
• Job function: Legal