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Form of workCompliance Assistant
Location: Farnborough
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Hours: Monday - Friday
Our client, an acclaimed full-service law firm recognised by Legal 500, is actively seeking a Compliance Assistant to join their compliance team.
Reporting directly to the firm's Risk & Compliance Manager, the chosen candidate will play a crucial role in supporting various compliance activities across the organisation.
Duties:
Conducting compliance file audits and monitoring department file audits, collaborating with the Risk & Compliance Manager on corrective actions, associated reporting, and follow-ups.
Managing the firm's compliance registers, including SRA, ICO, Compliance breaches, gifts and hospitality, complaints, and claims.
Assisting the Risk & Compliance Manager in maintaining the firm's SRA records and industry accreditations (e.g., CQS).
Maintaining the firm's compliance training registers and organizing firmwide in-person and online training.
Contributing to new starter compliance engagement and assisting with practising certificate renewals.
Handling referral records, performing compliance audits on referral files, and compiling data for reports.
Monitoring and updating firmwide department manuals, as well as overseeing the Undertakings register.
Preparing materials for compliance training, meetings, and clinics.
Undertaking ad-hoc compliance tasks delegated by the Risk & Compliance Manager.
Assisting the MLRO with reviewing and commenting on source of funds and wealth evidence inquiries.
Managing tasks such as booking meeting rooms and training courses.
Reviewing, processing, and responding to queries related to compliance, breaches, complaints, feedback, claims, money laundering, and other compliance issues.
Assisting the Risk & Compliance Manager in compiling monthly reports on problematic areas and departments.
Person Specification:
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player.
Strong IT skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards are essential.
Ideally, candidates will possess or be working towards an industry-related qualification, with a preference for at least 1 year of compliance experience in the legal field and knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering and SRA standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong data entry skills, are required.
The successful candidate should be articulate, detail-oriented, and approachable.
Benefits:
Bonus Schemes rewarding exceptional performance.
25 Days Annual Leave, 8 Bank Holidays, and a Bonus Day for Christmas.
Holiday Buy Back & Carryover Schemes.
Annual & Long Service Rewards, including Gift Vouchers and Bonus Holiday Days.
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave.
Access to Free Healthcare Services, including Online GP.
Discounted Legal Services.
Client Referral Bonus.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Company Sick Pay.
Weekly Training Initiatives.
Access to Free Online Training Courses.
Monthly Employee Social Events.
Regular Charitable Events.
Weekly Free Fresh Produce.
Local Programme of Food Trucks.
Access to Onsite Cafes.
Access to Onsite Gym with Discounted Memberships.
Weekly Spin Classes.
Perkbox with Employer Credit Top Ups.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Free Parking.
Electric Vehicle Charge Points.
Free Local Bus Transport.
