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This is an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Officer within the legal industry. The position involves ensuring that our operations and business transactions follow all relevant legal and internal rules.
Client Details
Our client is a boutique law firm in London. The firm provides a range of legal services to both businesses and individuals. They are committed to providing high-quality professional services while maintaining a strong ethical foundation.
Description
- Drafting and maintaining in-house contract templates, policies, disclaimers, privacy notices, terms of business and client care letters.
- Carrying out risk assessments and implementing results.
- Reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts, NDAs, confidentiality agreements, solicitor undertakings, and data processing & sharing agreements.
- Advising the fee-earners on both AML and Anti-Bribery issues
- Advising on potential Conflict and confidentiality issues
- Acting as a point of contact for external and regulatory authorities such as the SRA, Law Society and Legal Ombudsman
- Preparing the firm for regulatory & external audits
- Renewing solicitors SRA practising certificates
- Delivering compliance inductions to all new joiners
- Handling Data subject access requests, data protection impact assessments, drafting and reviewing data protection agreements
- Developing and implementing company policies and regulations.
Profile
Essential requirements:
- A degree in law, business administration or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Compliance Officer within a law firm.
- Good knowledge of SRA legal requirements and procedures.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle complex situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle confidential information.
Job Offer
- A broad an exciting compliance role, perfect for a compliance professional who wants to build on their experience at a reputable law firm.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals.
- A supportive and collaborative work culture.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
