Compliance lawyer

London Permanent View Job Description
This position is seeking a Compliance Lawyer to join a leading Magic Circle Law firm as part of their Risk and Compliance team.
  • Compliance Lawyer
  • Magic Circle Law Firm

About Our Client

The company is a highly-prestigious Magic Circle law firm.

Job Description

  • Provide expert legal advice on risk and compliance matters.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to regulations.
  • Collaborate with various departments to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations.
  • Review and update company policies.
  • Provide training and guidance to company employees on regulatory matters.
  • Stay abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
  • Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.
  • Assist in maintaining the firm's policies and procedures on all issues such as anti-money laundering, sanctions, other aspects of business acceptance risk, conflicts, confidentiality, insider lists, dealing rules, ethical walls, and anti-bribery and corruption.
  • To deal with compliance queries from fee earners and Business Services staff on a broad range of legal, risk and compliance topics.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Compliance Lawyer should have:

  • At least 2 years' post qualified experience as a lawyer.
  • Proven experience in a compliance role within the legal industry.
  • Strong knowledge of SRA laws and regulations including CDD, AML and Conflicts.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

  • A highly-competitive salary.
  • A vibrant and inclusive work culture.
  • The opportunity to work at one of the top Law firms Globally.
  • Opportunity to work in a team of highly skilled professionals.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities.



We invite all eligible candidates to seize this opportunity for an enriching career in the compliance sector. Come join us and make a difference!

Contact
Nicole McGaffin
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6503740
Phone number
+44 207 269 2123

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Business Services
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicole McGaffin
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2123
Job reference
JN-082024-6503740