Risk Compliance Officer

Company: Career Legal
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Location: London
Job Description:

Risk & Compliance Officer | Top UK Law Firm

12m FTC | London Based

Salary Up To £41,000pa | Hybrid Working

Our client, a top tier UK law firm, is actively seeking an experienced Legal Risk & Compliance professional to join them on a 12 month fixed-term contract in London – working as their Risk & Compliance Officer, covering maternity leave.

You’ll be part of an experienced team and have a wide range of responsibilities, including (but not limited to):

– Conducting CDD on high-risk clients for the firm and counter-parties

– Ensuring compliance with the firm’s ongoing monitoring obligations (AML)

– Answering AML queries raised by Fee-Earners and support staff

– Reviewing client matter files (both existing and new), ensuring proper client opening

– Communicating with clients and senior stakeholders

– Assisting the Compliance Manager with ad-hoc additional duties

Plus much more.

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

– Have a minimum of 12 months experience in a Legal Risk & Compliance position

– Be able to commute to the London office at least 3 days a week

– Ideally, have a completed law degree

– Be able to commit to a 12m FTC

For more information and to review a full job description, get in touch as soon as possible – they’re looking to review CVs immediately!

Posted: July 9th, 2026