Risk & Compliance Officer

Risk & Compliance Officer Join a highly successful Risk & Compliance team at a prestigious global law firm, where your commitment to quality and detail will be key to thriving in your new role! Salary to £45,000 excellent employee benefits, including GymFlex, private medical insurance and GP services, and more! 9:30am – 5:30pm (Monday-Friday) Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days remote) Fantastic office location and stunning offices You will act as a key member of the team, providing support to global offices on all aspects of risk, regulatory compliance, and conflicts. Risk & Compliance Officer Key Responsibilities: Assisting in on-boarding new clients and matters and ensuring that all details are correct in accordance with regulatory standards and firm policy Conducting client due diligence, reviewing KYC documentation, and undertaking AML and sanctions searches on clients as appropriate and escalating any issues to the MLRO Assisting the firm in maintaining a uniform application of engagement terms as well as reviewing, advising on and recording client-imposed term Reviewing any changes to the client which may have an impact on client or matter risk and dealing with these in accordance with regulatory requirements Compliance reporting, assisting in the production of spreadsheets to monitor client and matter inception process status Undertaking research and other projects as needed to improve matter inception, policy, and process Assisting Risk Lawyers in preparation of annual internal file audits Risk & Compliance Officer Skills & Requirements: Must have at least 2 years’ experience in a compliance function, with AML experience, within a law firm The capability, after training, if necessary, to identify conflicts and risk within a law firm Demonstrated ability to work within a framework of regulatory compliance Law Degree or GDL qualification

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 9/18/2025