Danebury Associates
Risk & Compliance Officer (Law Firm)
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A UK law firm is seeking to appoint a Risk and Compliance Officer
This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with strong AML, sanctions and financial-crime experience to play a key role in supporting the firm’s regulatory framework and ensuring robust risk management across the business.
The Role
Working within a collaborative and well-regarded Risk & Compliance team, you will support the firm’s obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations, SRA Standards & Regulations, and wider financial-crime legislation. The role combines advisory work, operational compliance activity, and stakeholder engagement across the firm.
You will act as a key point of contact for AML, sanctions and financial-crime queries, ensuring matters are escalated appropriately and that best practice is embedded throughout the firm.
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and review Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Customer Due Diligence checks for new and existing clients.
- Support ongoing AML monitoring and ensure compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
- Act as a first-line contact for AML, sanctions and financial-crime queries, escalating complex matters to senior compliance stakeholders.
- Assist with sanctions screening, investigations and referrals.
- Identify emerging risks, trends and potential compliance concerns, providing clear reporting and recommendations.
- Support the development and delivery of compliance and financial-crime training across the firm.
- Contribute to policy updates, regulatory research and continuous improvement initiatives within the Risk & Compliance function.
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About You
The firm is interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
- Experience in law firm Risk & Compliance, AML, Financial Crime, or Client Onboarding, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Strong knowledge of AML regulations, sanctions requirements and CDD processes.
- Excellent analytical, investigative and communication skills.
- A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
- The ability to build trusted relationships with lawyers, business-services teams and senior stakeholders.
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