Working Pattern: 5 days per week (4 days in the office)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 to 6 months (with potential extension)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Compliance Associate to support a growing and high performing in-house Legal & Compliance function on a fixed-term basis. This role offers exposure to a broad range of compliance, regulatory, and investigative work within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Legal & Compliance team to support financial crime compliance, risk management, policy development, and internal investigations.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Legal & Compliance team across a range of compliance and investigation matters
- Conducting third‑party due diligence on suppliers, including use of Dun & Bradstreet
- Assisting with financial crime compliance initiatives (bribery, corruption, fraud)
- Supporting risk assessments, compliance audits, and control testing exercises
- Preparing and maintaining risk registers to identify and manage legal, regulatory, and operational risks
- Updating and maintaining compliance policies and procedures
- Assisting with internal compliance workshops and risk assessment exercises
- Supporting competition and antitrust compliance activities
- Preparing presentations and materials for internal stakeholders
- Providing general support on ad‑hoc compliance projects
Required Skills & Experience
- Prior experience in a legal compliance role within a corporate environment
- Working knowledge of financial crime compliance frameworks
- Knowledge of the UK Bribery Act
- Knowledge of the Modern Slavery Act
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment
- Experience within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector
- Exposure to transaction testing or general ledger review
- Experience supporting internal investigations
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail‑oriented compliance professional to gain hands‑on experience within a dynamic and regulated international business.
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