Taylor Root
Senior Compliance Officer - Law Firm
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Senior Compliance Officer (12-Month FTC)
Location: London
Working Model: Hybrid Working
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Compliance Officer to join a highly regarded London law firm on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Working closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance, you will play a key role in ensuring the firm remains compliant with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements, with a particular focus on client and matter onboarding, AML compliance, and risk management.
This is a broad and varied position offering exposure across multiple areas of legal risk and compliance, while also providing the opportunity to mentor and support junior members of the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance AML policies and procedures
- Review AML documentation and advise on customer due diligence requirements
- Advise fee earners on AML regulations and best practice
- Conduct and review conflict checks
- Run sanctions screening and investigate sanctions alerts
- Provide guidance to staff on compliance policies and regulatory obligations
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of compliance frameworks
- Regularly review and update internal compliance policies and procedures
- Deliver compliance-related training across the firm
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and enhanced due diligence on higher-risk clients
- Support wider risk and compliance initiatives alongside the Head of Risk & Compliance
- Mentor and develop junior members of the compliance team
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience working within a Risk & Compliance function at a London law firm
- Strong experience managing client and matter onboarding processes
- In-depth knowledge of AML regulations and financial crime risks within the legal sector
- A solid understanding of SRA regulations and compliance obligations
- Experience conducting conflicts, sanctions, and client due diligence checks
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- The confidence to advise and challenge fee earners on regulatory and compliance matters
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the business
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Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected law firm in a varied compliance role with significant stakeholder exposure. You'll work closely with senior leadership, contribute to key risk initiatives, and gain broad exposure across all aspects of legal risk and compliance within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Interested in learning more? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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