Compliance Officer

Our client, a leading law firm in the heart of Newcastle, is looking to recruit a Compliance Officer to join their growing compliance team.

The role would suit a Compliance Officer or Compliance Assistant, with upwards of 2 years' compliance experience gained either in a legal or professional services environment.

Working alongside the Head of Risk and Compliance, you will be responsible for:

• Providing compliance support to a range of different teams within a full service law firm.


• Following anti-money laundering procedures and dealing with ID checks


• Dealing with the client onboarding process.


• Reporting on risk and compliance issues.


• Dealing with new instructions and file opening.


• Obtaining required ID documentation from new clients.


• Using a case management system; and other general compliance support responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Upwards of 1 years' experience as a compliance officer gained within a regulated legal or professional services environment.

What's on offer?:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.


• Extensive benefits package.


• Hybrid working.


• Genuine career progression opportunities.


• Ongoing training and development.

To apply for this role, please do so via the link or contact Chloe Murphy in the Private Practice East Division on 0113 467 9783.