Job Description
An excellent career opportunity for a legal graduate with some compliance experience, or a strong interest in pursuing a career in compliance, to join a boutique London law firm. The role offers exposure to a broad range of regulatory, policy and onboarding work, with clear scope for long-term progression in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory & Policy:
- Conducting research on regulatory developments and translating findings into clear internal guidance
- Supporting the development and maintenance of policies, controls and procedures
- Assisting in responding to internal compliance queries and escalating issues where appropriate
Onboarding & AML:
- Carrying out client due diligence (CDD) and risk assessments
- Supporting enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes for higher-risk matters
- Assisting in managing onboarding workflows and shared compliance inbox
Compliance & Risk Support:
- Supporting firm-wide risk and compliance initiatives and projects
- Assisting with internal reviews, monitoring and other ad hoc compliance activities
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to internal processes
Training & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Supporting delivery of compliance training and awareness initiatives
- Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders across the firm
- Acting as a reliable point of contact for compliance-related matters
Operational Support:
- Providing general administrative support to the compliance function
- Contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day compliance operations
Requirements:
- Law degree desirable or experience of working for a law firm
- Demonstrable interest in compliance, regulation or risk
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to interpret complex information and apply sound judgement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn
- Team-oriented with a professional and collaborative approach
For a confidential chat about this or other roles he is handling please contact Matt Pollard in the Jameson Legal London office.
Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
Our consultants will review your application and assess your suitability. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, however due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually and would advise that if you do not hear from us you should assume you are not successful in your application.
Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
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