Compliance Officer

What you’ll be doing:

The day to day activities of the role includes:

• Reviewing new client and matter requests to ensure that all relevant information has been provided to satisfy our regulatory requirements and liaising with fee earners on obtaining any outstanding information.
• Analysing conflict check requests to identify any legal and commercial conflicts and liaising with partners accordingly.
• Undertaking PEP, sanctions and background checks as required and advising fee earners how to navigate any results.
• Reviewing and advising fee earners on escrow agreements from a compliance perspective.
• Reviewing and maintaining registers including process agency matters, gifts and hospitality, data protection, PEPs and Enhanced risk matters.
• Dealing with ad hoc queries.
• Training.
• Supporting the wider team with ongoing and ad hoc Compliance Projects as set out below.

Compliance Projects

• Professional indemnity insurance renewal
• General insurance renewals
• Intranet/IT projects upgrades
• Tasks involved with new office opening

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in anti-money laundering policies and procedures and regulatory compliance including the following:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and law society/bar association guidance.
• Experience of performing CDD checks on entities and individuals (preferably in a law firm).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident and articulate.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner.
• Willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities with a strong service orientation.
• Experience of using Intapp software products (desirable)

What we can offer you:

We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees.

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