Compliance Lawyer
- Location: Guildford
- Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
- Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits
My Client is seeking a Compliance Lawyer to join an innovative Compliance Department. This role is ideal for a technically minded individual with strong property experience, who is looking for a non-fee earning and non-client facing position. The successful candidate will be involved in reviewing and processing high volume, time-critical payments and providing technical legal assistance.
Day to Day of the role:
- Review legal title documentation for the purpose of reviewing payment requests.
- Work with the compliance team to provide technical legal assistance.
- Provide assistance to the COLP (Compliance Officer for Legal Practice) and COFA (Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration).
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Qualified lawyer - solicitor, legal executive, licensed conveyancer (desirable).
- Proven experience in property matters.
- Understanding of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) regulatory requirements, including the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
- Ability to work well under pressure and with others.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Effective time management skills.
- Flexibility to manage a workload that can differ greatly from day to day.
- Ability to turn around work at a fast pace.
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance.
- Life assurance.
- Pension via NEST.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks from our onsite Bistro.
- Free onsite gym with access to a Personal Trainer.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- 22 days annual leave, increasing with service.
- Christmas closure pay.
- Occupational Health.
- Company events.
How to apply:
To apply for the Compliance Lawyer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.