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AML Analyst

London
Greater London
Up to £55,000
We are working with a top global law firm to hire an AML Analyst in London. In this role, you will become part of a collaborative, people-first culture, taking responsibility for the timely and accurate processing of Anti-Money Laundering checks.

Compliance Assistant

Birmingham
West Midlands
Competitive
We’re working with an established international law firm to appoint a Compliance Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to develop your legal compliance experience within a centralised Compliance Team, supporting client onboarding, due diligence and conflicts processes.

Compliance Advisor

London
Greater London
Up to £80,000
We are working with a leading global law firm to appoint a Compliance Advisor to its London team. As part of a collaborative global function, you’ll help navigate complex legal, regulatory, reputational and commercial risks, advising on client and matter acceptance, conflicts of interest, anti-money laundering and compliance.

Compliance Assistant

Manchester
Greater Manchester
Competitive
We’re working with an established international law firm to appoint a Compliance Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to develop your legal compliance experience within a centralised Compliance Team, supporting client onboarding, due diligence and conflicts processes.

Senior Financial Crime Advisor

London
Greater London
Competitive
We’re working with a world-leading global law firm to appoint a Senior Financial Crime Adviser. Based in London, you’ll provide financial crime and sanctions advice across the UK, US and EMEA, helping the firm navigate regulatory change, manage risk and strengthen its policies and controls.

Compliance Officer

London
Greater London
Up to £75,000
We are working with an established commercial boutique law firm to appoint a Compliance Officer. This newly created role offers the opportunity to take ownership of client and matter onboarding, strengthen day-to-day regulatory compliance and shape efficient, consistent processes across the firm.

Risk & Compliance Officer

London
Greater London
Up to £45,000
We are working with a leading law firm with a strong focus on private client and real estate work to recruit a Risk & Compliance Officer. You’ll support the firm’s Risk & Compliance team, helping ensure robust client due diligence and compliance with anti-money laundering requirements.

Compliance Officer

London
Greater London
Up to £55,000
We’re working with a dynamic law firm serving a diverse client base to appoint a Compliance Officer. Working closely with the Head of Risk and Compliance, you’ll help ensure the firm meets its regulatory and statutory obligations, with a particular focus on client and matter onboarding. This varied, generalist role also offers the opportunity to mentor more junior colleagues.

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