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Compliance officer

Michael Page Legal
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Compliance Officer position at a prestigious Magic Circle law firm involves ensuring adherence to SRA legal regulations and internal policies.
  • Candidates should possess a degree in law, finance, business administration, or a related field, along with proficiency in legal research and compliance processes.
  • The role requires conducting conflict searches, client screenings, and collaborating with AML Officers to ensure compliance with policies.
  • A competitive salary is offered, although the exact amount is not specified, and candidates should have relevant experience in compliance roles.
  • This position provides a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.

As a Compliance Officer, you will be tasked with ensuring that business operations comply with SRA legal regulations and internal policies.

Client Details

The organisation is a Magic Circle law firm, renowned for its commitment to quality and integrity.

Description

  • Conduct conflict searches and escalate results to lawyers for analysis.
  • Review all new clients and matters to ensure that a conflict search has been run where one is required under the firm's procedures.
  • Conduct client screening, sanctions screening, enhanced due diligence monitoring and other research and searches as required.
  • Work alongdside the AML Officers to ensure that all new clients and matters comply with the firm's AML and CDD policies and procedures.
  • Send the firm's Terms and Conditions of Business to new clients.
  • Respond to queries about client and matter inception, manage and implement ethical walls.

Profile

A successful Compliance Officer should have:

  • A degree in law, finance, business administration, or a related field
  • Proficiency in legal research and understanding of legal compliance processes
  • Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping
  • A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality
  • An analytical mind with problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary rage
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Competitive benefits package

If you believe you are the perfect candidate to join our Risk and Compliance team in this vital Compliance Officer role, we encourage you to apply today. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a law firm that values integrity and commitment to excellence.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.