Risk & Compliance Officer

Risk & Compliance Officer – London / Hybrid

Permanent | Full‑time | £45,000

A leading international law firm is seeking a skilled Risk & Compliance Officer to join its established global Risk & Compliance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious compliance professional looking to build their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

About the Role

As a Risk & Compliance Officer, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the smooth and compliant onboarding of clients and matters. Working within a collaborative team, you will support practitioners across the firm on a range of risk, regulatory and conflicts‑related issues. This role is based in London with hybrid working available.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing client and matter inception, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies
• Conducting AML checks, KYC reviews and sanctions screenings
• Advising on and recording client‑specific engagement terms
• Ongoing monitoring of client and matter risk
• Assisting with the setup and maintenance of confidentiality barriers
• Supporting compliance reporting, audits, internal training and process‑improvement projects
• Liaising closely with legal, revenue, marketing and conflicts teams where required

About You

To succeed as a Risk & Compliance Officer, you’ll bring:

• At least two years’ experience in a compliance function within a regulated environment – ideally a law firm
• A law degree or GDL (preferred)
• Strong AML knowledge and excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
• High levels of integrity, organisation and resilience
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel

Why Join?

This role provides the chance to develop specialist compliance expertise within a highly respected law firm that values professional development, collaboration and high‑quality work. You’ll be part of a global team and have exposure to a wide variety of matters and jurisdictions.

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