Compliance Officer

We’re working with a dynamic law firm serving a diverse client base to appoint a Compliance Officer. Working closely with the Head of Risk and Compliance, you’ll help ensure the firm meets its regulatory and statutory obligations, with a particular focus on client and matter onboarding. This varied, generalist role also offers the opportunity to mentor more junior colleagues. The firm is seeking an experienced compliance professional with a strong background in onboarding clients at another London law firm. You’ll bring in-depth knowledge of Solicitors Regulation Authority regulations and money laundering risks in the legal sector, as well as excellent communication skills and the confidence to advise and partner with fee earners on risk management. The responsibilities will include: * Developing and maintaining anti-money laundering policies and procedures, and reviewing related documentation. * Advising fee earners on the firm’s AML requirements and supporting them with compliance matters. * Conducting and reviewing conflict checks, sanctions checks and responses to sanctions-list alerts. * Advising colleagues on compliance policies and good practice, and implementing and maintaining relevant procedures. * Regularly reviewing and updating internal policies and procedures to support the firm’s compliance with applicable requirements. * Delivering training on compliance-related matters. * Carrying out ongoing client monitoring and enhanced due diligence for higher-risk clients. * Supporting the Head of Risk and Compliance across a broad range of risk and compliance matters, particularly client and matter onboarding. * Mentoring more junior members of the team and sharing knowledge to support their development. Bring your legal-sector compliance expertise to a varied role with close exposure to the Head of Risk and Compliance. Apply today to register your interest.