Compliance Officer

at  Connells group

Job Description
Are you a skilled and experienced conveyancer looking to take the next step in your career? Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers are seeking a Compliance Officer to join our dynamic team in St Leonards on Sea.

Key responsibilities of a compliance officer

• Providing technical support for compliance mailboxes assisting on post completion, legal, AML queries and privacy/data protection incidents.
• Investigating and managing non-service complaints escalated to the Legal Ombudsman and handling Professional Indemnity Insurance notifications.
• Identifying root causes of issues and recommending necessary training, policy revisions, or supervision.
• Assisting various parts of the Compliance function as required.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO BE A COMPLIANCE OFFICER

• Regulated lawyer with 3 years PQE or minimum 5 years of transactional conveyancing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently or as part of a team.

• Providing technical support for compliance mailboxes assisting on post completion, legal, AML queries and privacy/data protection incidents.
• Investigating and managing non-service complaints escalated to the Legal Ombudsman and handling Professional Indemnity Insurance notifications.
• Identifying root causes of issues and recommending necessary training, policy revisions, or supervision.
• Assisting various parts of the Compliance function as required