Plus One Recruitment
Employer Overview
This established professional services firm operates within the legal sector, offering a wide range of client-focused solutions across multiple practice areas. With a strong emphasis on compliance, quality standards, and client care, the organisation is committed to maintaining excellence through robust internal processes and continuous improvement.
Compliance Administrator – Legal Sector
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Administrator to join a busy and supportive Business Support team within a well-regarded legal environment. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, supporting regulatory compliance and risk management activities. You will play a key part in ensuring adherence to industry standards while contributing to the smooth operation of compliance processes across the firm.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct AML, CTF and APF compliance audits, accurately recording outcomes
- Monitor and follow up on corrective actions, escalating where deadlines are missed
- Support file review processes, ensuring required volumes and timely completion
- Generate and manage matter balance reports, liaising with fee earners for completion
- Maintain and update the risk register, tracking and closing compliance breaches
- Assist with audit preparation for accreditations such as LEXCEL, CQS and SRA
- Respond to compliance queries and support onboarding and verification checks
- Provide general administrative support to the compliance function and wider teams
Education & Skills Required
- Previous experience in an administrative role
- Detail orientated with a keen interest in systems, processes and problem solving
- Experience supporting compliance functions is advantageous but not essential
- Exposure to AML frameworks is advantageous but not essential
- Experience of using a case management system is advantageous but not essential
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads independently
- Professional, discreet and collaborative approach with strong communication skills
Additional Information
- Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
- Office-based
- 23 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days with length of service).
- Office Closure between Christmas and New Year (1 day’s holiday must be allocated).
If you are detail-oriented, organised, and looking to develop your career within compliance in the legal sector, this is a fantastic opportunity. Apply now to take the next step in a rewarding and supportive environment.
To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at . Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link:
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