Risk Compliance Officer

Company: Career Legal
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Location: London
Job Description:

Risk & Compliance Officer

Globally Recognised Law Firm

Salary Up To £45,000pa + Benefits

London Based, Permanent Opportunity

My client, a globally recognised law firm, is actively recruiting for an experienced Legal Risk & Compliance professional to join them on a permanent basis in their London office – working as their new Risk & Compliance Officer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a law firm with offices across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia – working in an experienced Legal Risk & Compliance team, headed up by the London-based Risk & Compliance Partner.

As the successful Risk & Compliance Officer, you’ll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

  • Conducting client due diligence, reviewing KYC documentation and undertaking AML/sanction searches
  • Reviewing changes to clients and reviewing risk assessments
  • Ensuring all matter information is kept accurate and up-to-date
  • Providing internal training to the team and wider firm
  • Setting up and amending information barriers
  • Assisting with compliance reporting and the production of spreadsheets
  • Assisting the Risk Lawyers with preparing internal audit files

To be considered for this new opportunity, you’ll need to have/be the following:

  • Have a minimum of two years’ experience in Legal Risk & Compliance
  • Have a completed law degree (LLB/GDL)
  • Be able to commute into the London office at least three days per week

For more information on this position and to review a full job description, get in touch immediately.

Posted: June 11th, 2026