Risk and Compliance Lawyer

A regional Law firm is looking for someone to join their risk and compliance team to support the head of risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

Giving advice on the SRA Standards and Regs, confidentiality, conflicts, and client care; Supporting ethical decision making across the firm; Advising on source of funds/source of wealth, high risk clients, politically exposed persons, and complex transactions; Dealing with SARs and compliance queries; Dealing with and responding to enquiries from the Professional Standards inbox; Assisting with internal and external audits and quality checks

Requirements

Mid Level (2-5 years); PQE: 1-3 years, 4-6 years; Solid understanding of SRA regulations, AML requirements, and GDPR; Balanced, solutions-focused mindset; Proactive approach to preventing issues rather than simply resolving them after they arise; Legally qualified (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX lawyer) who has a knowledge of SRA regulation, AML requirements, GDPR, and professional standards or very strong experience in a risk and compliance role within a Law firm; Excellent written communication and strong IT skills; Good judgement and a solutions focused approach; Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion