* FULL-TIME POSITION BASED IN CHESTER

We’re working with a highly regarded UK200-listed law firm who are looking for a Risk & Compliance Officer to join their team in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong AML and regulatory compliance experience, ideally gained within a law firm, to play a vital role in supporting the business and ensuring operational and regulatory excellence.
You’ll be working closely with the Compliance Manager/MLRO, acting as a key point of contact for daily compliance and AML queries across the firm. This is a hands-on role suited to a confident and detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem-solving and collaborating across departments.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Previous AML and regulatory compliance knowledge
• Strong source of funds experience is a must
• Previous experience in a busy compliance function, ideally within legal or financial services
• Able to commute to Chester on a full-time basis

• Responding to day-to-day AML and compliance queries including source of funds, GDPR, and firm policy
• Liaising with PI insurers and brokers to handle claims and notifications
• Recording complaints, data breaches and undertakings using the firm’s internal reporting systems
• Conducting regular compliance file reviews across fee-earning teams
• Coordinating and submitting annual returns for accreditations such as Lexcel, CQS and WIQs
• Supporting with file opening processes to ensure consistent compliance practices across the business
• Maintaining accurate regulatory records and liaising with the SRA and Law Society as required