Compliance Officer

Our client, a leading longstanding law firm with offices across North Yorkshire, are looking to recruit a Compliance Officer to join their team in York.

The successful candidate will be a Compliance Officer, who has ideally gained experience within the legal sector though candidates from a financial services background are still encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be in a lead role, handling risk and compliance issues across various offices.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting the firms policies and procedures.


• Internal and external auditing.


• Managing AML, due diligence and GDPR frameworks.


• Client onboarding.


• Internal training sessions.


• Compliance risk assessment workshops.


• Ongoing review of the firms compliance systems.


• Leading and managing a small team.

Requirements:

• A candidate with upwards of 5 years' compliance experience, ideally gained within the legal sector though candidates from a professional services background with strong general compliance knowledge are encouraged to apply.


• A confident self-starter, someone who isn't afraid of putting forward new ideas and moving the team forward.

What's on offer?

• Salary to £45/50,000 dependent on experience.


• Subsidised parking.


• Bonus scheme.


• Subsidised legal costs after qualifying period.


• Generous leave entitlement.

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.