Risk Compliance Officer

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Risk & Compliance Officer – London / Hybrid

Join a leading global law firm and play a pivotal role in safeguarding compliance and managing risk across international operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail‑oriented professional to work within a dynamic team that supports complex legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Support matter inception by onboarding new clients and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct AML checks, review KYC documentation, and perform sanctions searches.
• Assist with terms of engagement, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Monitor ongoing client and matter risk, updating records accurately.
• Help set up and maintain information barriers and insider lists.
• Deliver internal training to embed best practices across the firm.
• Contribute to audits, compliance reporting, and process improvement projects.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a compliance role within a regulated organization (ideally legal sector).
• Law degree or GDL qualification, plus some legal work experience.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with precision and discretion.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Work in a collaborative, global team environment.
• Hybrid working model for flexibility.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management within a prestigious law firm.

• Location:
  
  London (Hybrid)
• Salary: £38,000 – £45,000
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Seniority level:
  Not applicable
• Job function:
  Legal