Risk and Compliance Officer

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Officer (or Junior Risk & Compliance Officer, depending on experience) to join its growing team in Bromley.

Working closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance, you will play a key role in supporting the firm’s regulatory and risk management framework, ensuring compliance with SRA requirements and best practice across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to compliance queries relating to AML, source of funds, GDPR and client onboarding.
• Conducting AML, source of funds and source of wealth file audits.
• Drafting, reviewing and maintaining risk and compliance policies and procedures.
• Supporting Lexcel, CQS and other regulatory accreditations and audits.
• Carrying out AML and conflict checks where required.
• Assisting with professional indemnity claims, complaints and related reporting.
• Maintaining key compliance registers, including claims, complaints, GDPR and conflicts.
• Delivering risk and compliance training for new joiners.
• Assisting with regulatory reporting, practising certificate renewals and firm-wide compliance projects.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and supporting the continuous improvement of compliance processes.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous risk and compliance experience within a law firm.
• A good understanding of SRA regulations, AML requirements and legal compliance.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• The confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience using case management or compliance systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm offering a varied role, genuine career development and the chance to contribute to a collaborative and well-established Risk & Compliance function.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Matthew Heard at matthew@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 02080049213 (office hours) or 07887523228 (out of office hours).

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