Compliance Officer - London City

Professional Ethics & Compliance Officer

Permanent

Full-time

Salary - up to £50,000 depending on experience

Our client, a leading UK law firm specialising in Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, Employment, and Human Rights, is seeking a Professional Ethics & Compliance Officer to join their team in London.

About the Role:

• As a Professional Ethics & Compliance Officer, you will play an active role within the Professional Ethics & Compliance team, working closely with the Deputy MLRO & Compliance Manager.
• Your main responsibility will be to maintain ethical and compliance standards at our client's organisation, ensuring adherence to SRA, ICO, and Lexcel accreditation requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of compliance requirements to maintain Lexcel accreditation, including preparation for and conduct of Lexcel assessments.
• Provide guidance and support to fee earners and business services staff on regulatory requirements, SRA Codes of Conduct, SRA Accounts Rules, and internal firm processes.
• Monitor action plans to improve standards, measure their effectiveness, and ensure milestones are met.
• Handle client due diligence, conduct sanctions checks, and manage conflicts and confidentiality queries.
• Coordinate the firm's risk assessment, risk review, and file review processes.
• Conduct internal audits of files and processes, and maintain compliance policies.
• Work with the PMO and IT team to develop compliant processes and workflows.
• Collaborate with the Learning & Development and IT training teams on compliance training requirements.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a risk & compliance role within a legal services environment.
• Proactive mindset with experience in managing individual projects to improve compliance standards.
• Strong knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations, Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, and data protection laws.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a busy professional work environment.
• Demonstrates trust, integrity, and confidence in handling confidential information.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• 29 days of annual leave, including compulsory leave during the office closure period.
• Contributory pension scheme, life assurance, and interest-free season ticket loan.
• Childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme.
• Annual social activities and a supportive and friendly culture.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for compliance, apply now to join our client's Professional Ethics & Compliance team. Take the opportunity to work with a leading UK law firm and contribute to their commitment to ethical conduct and regulatory compliance.

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