Are you a dedicated legal compliance professional with a passion for ensuring regulatory excellence? Do you have experience navigating complex legal and regulatory environments? Do you have a keen eye for detail and the ability to identify compliance risks before they become issues? If so, this role could be for you.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Compliance Officer to join a well-established legal firm.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Proven experience as a Compliance Officer within the Legal Environment
• Expert knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations and Anti Money Laundering Regulations
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and collaborate across teams.
• Highly organised
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong IT skills

• Reviewing, updating, maintaining and developing the firm’s risk and compliance policies and procedures
• Conducting compliance audits and assessments
• Providing in-house compliance guidance and training to all employees on Money Laundering
• Dealing with day-to-day queries arising during client onboarding and general money laundering queries
• Assisting the Finance Department in ensuring continued compliance with AML regulations
• Assisting our COLP and COFA officers as relevant to ensure firm wide compliance
• Keeping up to date with all regulatory developments affecting the legal sector
• Assisting our COLP and MLRO officers in investigating and addressing any compliance breaches
• Liaising with the SRA and other regulatory bodies where necessary