Compliance Administrator

Our innovative international boutique law firm is seeking a part-time, highly organized and detail-oriented Compliance Administrator to join our vibrant London office. After a period of sustained growth, we want to formalise our compliance role and need a candidate with initiative and drive to assist.

This role will ensure the firm adheres to all regulatory requirements, manages risk effectively, and provides general administrative support to the legal and business teams when required. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, an ability to work independently with initiative and enthusiasm, and an understanding of law firm operations. While this is a compliance-focused role, we will consider a variety of backgrounds and experiences for this role.

This is a 3-day-per-week, in-office position in our High Holborn, London office, reporting to Head of Finance.

Compliance Duties:

• Ensure the firm’s compliance with applicable regulations and relevant legal frameworks.
• Undertake maintaining and updating compliance policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes.
• Conduct periodic internal audits and risk assessments to identify areas for improvement.
• Undertake client due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
• Undertake coordination of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks and monitoring.
• Undertake conflict and sanction checks.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance documentation.
• Manage firm-wide licenses, subscriptions, and certifications.
• Handle data protection matters, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data security protocols.
• Research information on international entities.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date record-keeping system.

• Previous exposure in a compliance or administrative role within a professional services environment.
• Exposure to or understanding of legal sector, and risk management.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Certification in compliance or similar exposure preferred.
• Experience in liaising with regulatory bodies preferred
• Familiarity with law firm operations and procedures preferred

Please email your resume and cover letter to  Direct applicants only.