The Risk and Compliance department consists of a diverse range of specialists, from Partners to paralegals and assistants, working closely with the firm's General Counsel, PI Partners, and other experts.
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As a Risk & Compliance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the global Risk, Compliance & Conflicts and Risk Legal teams, assisting the firm's offices with various aspects of risk management, regulatory compliance, and conflicts within the department.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting the Risk & Compliance Officers with daily tasks
* Supporting the Risk Legal team with research and other ad hoc duties
* Assisting in compliance reporting, including the creation of spreadsheets to track client and matter inception status, as well as running weekly/monthly reports
* Helping to organise and track sanctions updates and monitor relevant internal mailboxes
* Ensuring proper completion of matter closure procedures
Candidate Requirements:
* A law degree or equivalent with a minimum 2:1 classification
* At least six months of experience within a law firm—compliance experience is desirable but not essential
* Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively