Job Description
Job Title: Legal Compliance Coordinator
Job ID: 63398
Salary: £35-38k
Location: Hybrid, London 60/40 split with remote
Job Type: Permanent
Company:
An exciting and growing Law firm are looking to bring in a Legal Compliance Coordinator to work within the Compliance Department. Based in their London office, the role is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Compliance and Senior Compliance Advisor.
The role will be split between their office in Finsbury Circus, London and home based.
The Requirements and Role:
* General administrative support for the department e.g. filing, photocopying, scanning, printing, binding, post distribution, typing, receiving of phone calls;
* Organising meeting and diary assistance for the Head of Compliance and Senior Compliance Advisor Assisting with the Lexcel Independent File Reviews and Lexcel Annual Maintenance;
* Assisting with the firm’s online training and identifying staff who have not completed their training;
* Updating various Compliance registers;
* Monitoring the firm’s Compliance Policies and assisting with updating them; •
* Assisting with the firm’s annual CQS re-accreditation;
* Provide a friendly and professional point of contact for the Compliance Team for any queries or concerns.
* Conducting AML/CDD of varying levels of complexity across a range of sectors, practices, and jurisdictions on all new and appropriate existing client instructions in a timely and efficient manner
* Anti-Money Laundering - assisting with implementing and conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) process,
* Performing due diligence checks on new and existing counterparties to identify risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
* Compliance training - assisting with set up and implement the online training program
* Assisting members of the team with research projects and day-to-day compliance with AML regulatory matters as they arise
* Analysing conflict search results to identify potential legal commercial conflicts
* Administering ongoing monitoring, enhanced due diligence and sanction regime procedures.
* Participate in internal audits and compliance reviews.
* Conduct checks to determine if a client is a PEP
* Advise and provide training on the firm’s compliance policies and procedures
* Maintain compliance registers
Skills Required:
* Educated to degree level or above;
* Must have experience working at a law firm;
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience with Lexcel;
* Experience using Partner for Windows;
* Good understanding of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel;
* Familiar with pdf applications such as Adobe, pdfDocs and Foxit;
* Ability to conduct thorough research;
* Ability to prioritise workload to increase efficiency for the department;
* Team player, robust, reliable, flexible, discreet, calm & unflappable, multi-tasker, approachable, able to prioritise, self-starter.
* Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
* Self-driven with ability to work independently and within a team environment
* A quick learner and conversant with technology/software
* Personable - comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels across the global firm
* Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrates initiative and strong client focus, with a willingness to take ownership of tasks or provide solutions to issues that arise.
* Knowledge of regulatory client onboarding obligations including conflicts, client due diligence and antimoney laundering.
* Knowledge and understanding of the Money Laundering Regulations
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills
If this sounds like a good match, then please get in touch ASAP as interviews are taking place immediately.