Lawyer - Risk and Compliance

A major South East Legal 500 and Chambers ranked practice is recruiting for a Risk and Compliance Lawyer to join their Kent based team on a permanent, full time contract.  

About the Role

As the Risk and Compliance Lawyer, you will take on a broad and varied role covering all aspects of risk and compliance. You will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Identifying, analysing and providing high quality advice on conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues
• Advising on all aspects of money laundering, including client due diligence
• Assisting in the development, drafting and implementation of the firm's policies and procedures
• Undertaking internal audits to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and quality standards
• Advising on all aspects of the SRA Handbook
• Analysing risks and trends and prepare feedback and reports
• Delivering risk and compliance training
• Supporting the handling of claims and complaints.

Your role will be key in supporting the Head of Risk and Compliance with embedding a compliance culture within the firm.

Candidate Requirements

The successful lawyer is likely to have:

• Around 3 years’ PQE (Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive)
• Proven experience of advising on conflicts of interest, including information barriers and confidentiality
• Strong technical knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations and financial sanctions regime
• A comprehensive working knowledge of the regulatory framework and the SRA Handbook 2011, specifically the Code of Conduct
• The ability to identify, analyse and evaluate the risk impact to the firm
• Proven experience of taking a commercial and risk based approach to compliance
• Project management experience (advantageous)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work well within a close-knit team

On Offer

• £45,000 - £65,000 per annum
• Bonus scheme and benefits package
• Flexible and friendly working environment
• Defined progression routes for all staff

Apply Now

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