Birchrose Associates are proud to be partnering with a Legal 500 Law Firm to assist with their search for a Risk & Compliance Officer to join their team.
The Firm
Our client, a Legal 500 Law Firm, is seeking a Risk & Compliance Officer to join its established Risk & Compliance team based in South East London.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Risk & Compliance, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team responsible for ensuring the firm's regulatory and risk management framework remains robust and effective. Working across a broad range of compliance matters, you'll provide practical support and guidance to colleagues while helping to maintain the firm's high regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing day-to-day advice to colleagues on AML, client onboarding, source of funds, GDPR and wider regulatory matters
- Delivering risk and compliance training to new joiners and supporting the ongoing development of training materials
- Monitoring compliance with the firm's AML procedures by carrying out source of funds and source of wealth audits, identifying trends and reporting findings
- Drafting, reviewing and updating the firm's policies, procedures and internal controls to reflect regulatory developments
- Supporting the firm's Lexcel, CQS, WIQS and other quality accreditations, including audit preparation and mandatory training administration
- Managing professional indemnity claims and circumstances, including assessing reportable incidents, maintaining claim files and liaising with insurers where required
- Maintaining key compliance registers relating to complaints, claims, conflicts and GDPR, producing reports and identifying recurring themes
- Acting as an escalation point for junior members of the team and supporting the client onboarding function with more complex compliance queries
- Carrying out electronic AML and conflict searches where required
- Assisting with the firm's complaints process and liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure matters are handled appropriately
- Managing SRA registrations for new joiners and leavers, as well as supporting the annual practising certificate renewal process
- Conducting legal and regulatory research, monitoring legislative developments and assisting the Head of Risk & Compliance with reports, projects and wider departmental initiatives
- Working closely with senior management, partners and business support teams to promote best practice and strengthen the firm's risk and compliance culture
Requirements
- Previous experience within a Risk & Compliance role is essential
- Experience within a law firm is advantageous
- Good understanding of legal risk, AML, GDPR, regulatory compliance and professional standards applicable to law firms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience using case management and database systems
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
- Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
Vacancy Highlights
- Join a respected Legal 500 Law Firm
- Broad and varied Risk & Compliance role with exposure to all aspects of legal compliance
- Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head of Risk & Compliance
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
For a confidential discussion regarding this Risk & Compliance Officer opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates.
Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
