This Senior Compliance Officer position requires an individual skilled in the legal aspects of legal services. The successful candidate will be expected to ensure the company is in line with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Client Details
A top International law firm
Description
- Reviewing AML compliance and liaising with fee earners to ensure that outstanding information is requested.
- Undertaking conflict check analysis, identifying legal and commercial conflicts.
- Undertaking PEP, Sanctions and background checks as required.
- Maintaining registers including process agency matters, gifts and hospitality, data protection, PEPs and enhanced risk matters.
- Dealing with ad hoc queries, including requests for reopening files and background/company checks.
- Training new joiners on the Firm's AML policies and procedures.
- Keeping ahead of regulatory changes and providing training and support to the relevant offices.
- Assisting with the maintenance of AML policies and procedures.
- Providing mentoring and training support for the junior team members.
- Supporting the Director of Risk and Compliance with ad hoc projects, updating policies and procedures and tasks associated with the introduction of new regulations/legislations.
Profile
A successful Senior Compliance Officer should have:
- An educational background in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in a compliance officer role within the legal industry.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and law society/bar association guidance.
- Experience of performing Conflict and CDD checks on entities and individuals in a law firm.
- Knowledge of SRA rules including conflicts of interests.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to handle complex legal information.
Job Offer
- An attractive salary range.
- A challenging role in a prestigious law firm.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse and international team.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
If you are a dedicated professional seeking to make a substantial impact within the legal industry, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Compliance Officer position.