Risk and Compliance Officer

Risk & Compliance Officer | London (EC2N) | up to £45k with hybrid working
A leading international, sector-focused law firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Officer to join its London-based Risk & Compliance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with law firm experience to join a highly regarded global practice, supporting offices across EMEA and working closely with senior stakeholders. The Risk & Compliance Officer will report to the Compliance Manager (EMEA) and play a key role in protecting the firm’s regulatory and reputational standing.
As Risk & Compliance Officer, you will support lawyers and business services teams on a broad range of regulatory, AML and conflicts matters. Key responsibilities include:
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Assisting with matter inception and ensuring all onboarding steps meet regulatory and internal policy standards
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Conducting AML due diligence, reviewing KYC documentation and performing sanctions searches, escalating issues where necessary
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Reviewing and recording terms of engagement, including client-imposed terms
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Supporting ongoing client and matter risk assessments and maintaining accurate matter data
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Assisting with compliance reporting, weekly/monthly monitoring and audit preparation
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Setting up and maintaining information barriers and insider lists
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Delivering training to embed compliance best practice
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Supporting cross-team initiatives and ad hoc regulatory projects
The successful Risk & Compliance Officer will demonstrate:
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Minimum two years’ experience within a compliance function in a law firm
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A law degree or GDL, with prior legal work experience
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Strong AML and regulatory compliance knowledge
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The ability to identify conflicts and risk within a professional services environment
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Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills
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High attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information discreetly
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Advanced proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel
This Risk & Compliance Officer role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, globally integrated team in a firm known for its specialist expertise across complex commercial sectors. The position offers a hybrid working model and clear scope for professional development within a well-structured risk and compliance function.