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Risk and Compliance Assistant

Risk and Compliance Assistant

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Posted 7 days ago, valid for 10 days

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

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Douglas Scott is collaborating with a prestigious law firm to expand its Housing Litigation team, offering a unique opportunity for candidates to shift from managing caseloads to a compliance-focused role.
The role involves assisting the COLP with claims, complaints, regulatory risks, and compliance with AML/CDD procedures, along with maintaining risk registers and conducting file reviews.
Candidates are required to have 5 years of experience in housing litigation or civil litigation and must have the right to work in the UK.
The salary for this position is up to £40,000 depending on experience, with an annual salary review and additional benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a 6% employer pension contribution.
This position offers a hybrid working model and flexible hours, making it ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and reputable law firm.

Douglas Scott is partnering with a prestigious law firm looking to expand the Housing Litigation team. The firm, renowned for its exceptional industry reputation and client feedback, offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate to change roles from managing a caseload to a more support and compliance based role.Role Overview:

Assisting the COLP in dealing with claims, complaints, DSARs and any associated litigation
Assisting the COLP with their work in mitigating regulatory risks and exposures (including but not limited to as set out below)
Compliance with the firm’s AML/CDD procedures and conducting relevant searches.
Maintaining and updating various central risk registers e.g. complaints, professional indemnity notifications
Liaising with other members of Business Support Group in relation to relevant projects
Assisting in relation to file reviews
Conducting ad-hoc research in all areas of risk management
Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory information and changes.

Candidate Requirements:

5 years experience within housing litigation or civil litigation
Right to work in the UK

Benefits Package:Salary: Up to 40k DOE with annual salary reviewAnnual Leave: 25 days annual leave including bank holidays and birthday day offPension: Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 6% employer contributionHybrid Working: 50% Hybrid working model available once probation passed. Flexible start and finish times available Incentives: Bonus awarded based on performance. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate who is experienced within housing litigation who is looking to advance their career in a supportive and prestigious law firm with excellent growth prospects. Please apply now for immediate consideration, or email me at .

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