Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Assistant to join a Legal 500 law firm in Farnborough. You will report directly to the Risk & Compliance Manager.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing support in relation to all compliance activities throughout the firm.

Duties will include:

• Conducting compliance file audits and overseeing department file audits, liaising with the Risk & Compliance Manager and managing associated reporting and follow-ups.
• Maintaining the firm's compliance registers, including those for SRA, ICO, Compliance breaches, gifts and hospitality, complaints, and claims.
• Assisting the Risk & Compliance Manager with maintaining the firm’s SRA records and industry accreditations eg CQS.
• Dealing with new starter compliance engagement and training.
• Compiling data and generating reports and commentary on various compliance data for the Risk & Compliance Manager and Compliance Board.
• Reviewing, processing, and responding to queries related to compliance, breaches, complaints, feedback, claims, money laundering, and other compliance issues across the Firm.
• Preparing materials for compliance training, meetings, and clinics.

Desired skills:

• Ideally have 1 year’s compliance experience in the legal industry.
• Excellent IT Skills.
• A knowledge of Money Laundering Legislation and SRA regulations.

What they offer:

• 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Salary depending on experience £25,000 - £30,000.
• Company pension.
• Discounted legal services.
• Month end drinks, socials and much more!