Risk & Compliance Officer

Sector:AML, Financial Crime & Sanctions, AML & Conflicts, Conflicts of Interest, Regulatory Risk
Salary/Rate:up to £45,000
Job type:Permanent
Location:Royal Leamington Spa
Region:Warwickshire
Reference:1165
Post Date:04. 06. 2025
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About the Role

We are working with a well-regarded law firm to recruit a Risk & Compliance Officer to join their team in Royal Leamington Spa. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the firm’s ongoing regulatory compliance, promoting best practice across departments, and supporting internal audit and risk management processes.

The firm is seeking an experienced compliance professional with a minimum of two years’ experience in a legal environment. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a varied compliance workload in a supportive and professional setting.

Some of the responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting audits of policies, procedures and case files across all offices
  • Reporting findings and recommending improvements to senior stakeholders
  • Managing and maintaining compliance records
  • Leading Lexcel, CQS and AML audits and preparing for external assessments
  • Liaising with fee earners on risk, conflict, AML and SAR matters
  • Supporting new starters with induction training and ongoing compliance education
  • Keeping internal documentation current, consistent and accessible
  • Monitoring updates to regulatory standards and applying them across the business

They are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent written communication, and the confidence to work closely with colleagues across all levels of the firm.

If you’re ready to step into a role with real impact and long-term opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to discuss this position in more detail.

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.

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