• Acting as a first point of contact for compliance queries across the firm and providing practical, timely advice.
• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures and supporting wider compliance projects.
• Assisting with compliance training and keeping colleagues informed of regulatory developments.
• Managing and supporting regulatory matters, including complaints, breaches, investigations, audits, file reviews and data subject access requests.
• Preparing reports, identifying compliance gaps and escalating key findings to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting AML processes, including client due diligence, sanctions checks and suspicious activity monitoring.
• Assisting with conflict checks and new matter opening procedures.
• Maintaining accurate compliance records, registers and documentation.
• Escalating potential regulatory or compliance concerns to the COLP, MLRO or Head of Standards & Ethics where appropriate.

The Candidate

Applications are invited from candidates with previous experience within a legal, risk, compliance, AML or regulatory environment.

You will ideally have a good understanding of SRA regulations, AML legislation and data protection requirements, together with excellent attention to detail and the confidence to provide clear and practical advice to colleagues.

You will be proactive and commercially aware, with the ability to identify potential risks and understand when matters require further investigation or escalation.

Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to build effective working relationships across a business.

Previous experience within a law firm would be advantageous, although candidates with relevant experience gained within another regulated or professional services environment may also be considered.

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and well-established law firm where you will have the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive Risk and Compliance function.

The firm offers hybrid working, alongside a competitive benefits package and a genuine commitment to employee development, wellbeing and work-life balance.

To Apply

For more information, please contact Penny Trotman for a confidential discussion on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk with your CV.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within seven days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note that our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.