Risk Administrator

We are working with a leading full-service law firm to hire a Risk Administrator to join their collaborative and well-regarded team in London. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting the risk and compliance function, ensuring operational efficiency across a broad range of tasks.

The firm is looking for someone with prior experience in a legal support role - perhaps as a paralegal or legal assistant, or someone keen to develop a long-term career in risk and compliance.

The responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and cross-checking client names against sanctions and watchlists to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations
• Conducting conflicts checks to support new client onboarding and matter opening processes
• Maintaining and updating the firm’s central risk register with accuracy and discretion
• Supporting the delivery of ad hoc compliance projects and operational initiatives
• Carrying out ongoing monitoring of high-risk clients and matters
• Performing adverse media checks to flag any reputational or compliance risks
• Managing the team’s central inbox, ensuring timely responses and efficient workflow coordination

They are looking for candidates with strong communication skills, great attention to detail, and a proactive, reliable approach to team support. This is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-performing legal environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a respected firm and gain exposure to risk and compliance as part of the foundation for a dynamic career path. 

If you’d like to hear more about this role, please apply with a copy of your CV. Thank you!

Not quite right for you? Check out the rest of our risk and compliance roles or give one of our friendly team a call on 0207 117 2542.