Risk & Compliance Officer - Top 100 Law Firm

QED Legal LLP; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in London is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to join their Risk & Compliance team. This role encompasses managing compliance queries, regulatory matters, and overseeing AML and client diligence processes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years’ experience within a top-500 law firm and a strong understanding of relevant regulations. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working policy

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a Risk & Compliance role within a top-500 law firm.
• Strong understanding of AML, data protection, sanctions, and SRA Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for compliance queries.
• Manage regulatory matters including complaints and investigations.
• Oversee AML checks and client due diligence processes.
• Review and refine firm policies and procedures.
• Design engaging training sessions for staff.
• Lead compliance projects from planning to implementation.
• Maintain compliance records and prepare reports.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments.

Skills

Risk & Compliance experience

Understanding of AML

Data protection knowledge

Proactive and solution-focused approach

Job description

Compliance Officer – Top 100 Law Firm
London

We’re working with a fantastic top-100 law firm with a stellar reputation, now looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to join their well-respected Risk & Compliance team. This is a great opportunity to work on high-quality work and multiple jurisdictions in a collaborative, professional environment.

The Role
You’ll have a broad and varied remit within the Risk & Compliance function, including:

• Acting as a first point of contact for compliance queries from across the firm
• Managing and responding to regulatory matters, including complaints, investigations, and data access requests
• Overseeing AML, sanctions checks, and client due diligence processes
• Reviewing and refining firm policies, procedures, and retainer documentation
• Designing and delivering engaging training sessions for both new starters and existing staff
• Leading and supporting firm-wide compliance projects, from planning through to implementation
• Maintaining key registers and ensuring accurate compliance records
• Preparing reports and assessments for internal stakeholders
• Staying on top of emerging regulatory and industry developments to keep the firm ahead of the curve

About You

• 5+ years’ experience in a Risk & Compliance role within a top-500 law firm
• Strong understanding of AML, data protection, sanctions, and SRA Code of Conduct
• Commercially minded with a proactive and solution-focused approach

Why Apply?

• Join a top-tier firm with a strong culture and great opportunity for development
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working policy
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loan
• Many more great company benefits

this is a great opportunity for someone tenured in compliance in a Legal 500 firm keen to join a small close knit team where you truly have the opportunity for continued progression.

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