Compliance Advisor | Legal Services | Risk & Regulatory
We're hiring a Compliance Advisor to join a specialist property law business — a role that goes well beyond box-ticking. You'll actively monitor, assess, and strengthen compliance practices across the firm, working closely with senior leadership and the wider compliance function.
If you're someone who understands regulatory frameworks deeply and wants to make a real impact on how a firm operates — this is for you.
What you'll be doing
Compliance & Advisory
- Conducting regular monitoring reviews across departments against CLC/SRA, AML, and GDPR requirements
- Acting as the first point of contact for compliance queries — practical, timely, accurate
- Identifying emerging risks and recommending mitigation strategies
Risk & Governance
- Supporting the development and improvement of compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures
- Maintaining and enhancing the firm's risk register
- Investigating potential breaches and incidents with appropriate escalation and documentation
Audits & Reporting
- Leading and supporting internal audits, file reviews, and compliance assessments
- Preparing detailed reports on findings, trends, and recommendations
- Supporting regulatory inspections and external audits
- Monitoring compliance KPIs and reporting to senior leadership
Regulatory Processes
- Owning AML, CDD, and KYC processes
- Monitoring regulatory changes and communicating updates across the business
- Maintaining accurate, auditable compliance records
Training & Culture
- Supporting delivery of compliance training programmes
- Promoting a culture of ethical behaviour and regulatory awareness
What we're looking for
- Strong working knowledge of CLC, SRA, AML, and/or GDPR frameworks
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Analytical, solution-focused, and proactive
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Confident challenging constructively and influencing at senior level
- High degree of integrity and discretion
- Strong report writing and documentation skills