Compliance Officer

We are currently seeking a Compliance Officer for a global law firm. (As well as a Senior Officer). 

This role involves working with the Compliance team to advise and support lawyers and Business Functions employees globally on a broad range of issues including, but not limited to, anti-money laundering, conflicts, sanctions and other applicable regulatory requirements.   

Key activities/responsibilities

The role of the Compliance Officer is very broad and involves the day-to-day activities and compliance projects listed below.

• Reviewing new client and matter requests to ensure that all relevant information has been provided to satisfy the firms regulatory requirements and liaising with lawyers on obtaining any outstanding information.
• Analysing conflict check requests to identify any legal and commercial conflicts and liaising with partners accordingly.
• Undertaking PEP, sanctions and background checks as required and advising lawyers on how to navigate any results.
• Reviewing and advising lawyers on escrow agreements from a compliance perspective.
• Reviewing and maintaining registers including process agency matters, gifts and hospitality, data protection, PEPs and enhanced risk matters.
• Dealing with ad hoc queries.
• Training
• Supporting the wider team with ongoing and ad hoc Compliance Projects as set out below.

Compliance projects are shared amongst the team on rotation and could include:

• Professional indemnity insurance renewal.
• General insurance renewals.
• Practising Certificate renewals.
• Intranet/IT projects upgrades.
• Tasks involved with new office opening.

Skills and experience 

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in anti-money laundering policies and procedures and regulatory compliance including the following:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and law society/bar association guidance.
• Experience of performing CDD checks on entities and individuals (preferably in a law firm).
• Experience of using Intapp software products - not essential

The firm promotes a culture of agility and flexibility and is fully supportive of flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated. Remote may also be considered with a day or so every couple of weeks. 

They are a lovely, well established compliance team who offer excellent support and training. 

Please contact Rowena Bubb of Lewis Row Recruitment should you have any questions or wish to discuss this opportunity at all.