Risk & Compliance Assistant

Are you looking to expand your compliance career and take on a more generalist role with broader responsibilities?
Do you want to turn your passion for regulatory work into a dynamic, multi-faceted role?
Do you enjoy solving complex compliance issues?

We’re looking for someone passionate about compliance and ready to dive into a diverse role within a prestigious full-service law firm in London. This is an exciting opportunity for someone currently working as an assistant, ready to take on a wider role with a broader range of responsibilities and greater exposure to various regulatory functions.

As a Risk & Compliance Assistant, you’ll tackle a wide array of tasks across risk management, compliance, and legal processes alongside fee-earners and senior leadership, and give you the chance to contribute to the firm’s continued success. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on and is ready to collaborate closely with teams across the firm, as it will require five days a week in the office.

• Act as a key point of contact for compliance queries, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met across the firm
• Support in the identification of new compliance risks and assist in the development of necessary changes to policies and procedures
• Monitor and manage the Risk & Compliance inbox, escalating queries as needed
• Conduct client risk assessments and assist with due diligence processes
• Proactively assess changes in the regulatory environment and how these may impact the firm's operations
• Collaborate with various teams and departments on compliance-related projects
• Ensure compliance regarding insurance renewals, third-party screening, and IT projects
• Manage the administration of compliance records and help implement information barriers
• Analyse conflict search results, identifying potential legal or commercial conflicts and supporting the subsequent resolution

We’re looking for candidates with strong analytical skills, an eye for detail, and a drive to embrace greater responsibilities. You should be proactive, confident in managing your workload, and comfortable addressing compliance queries across the firm. A passion for problem-solving and the ability to communicate regulatory issues clearly to various teams are essential.

If you're eager to grow, thrive on challenges, and want to broaden your expertise in a dynamic environment, this role offers the perfect opportunity to make a real impact. We’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV for consideration. Thank you!

Not quite right for you? Check out the rest of our risk and compliance roles or give one of our friendly team a call on 0207 117 2542.