Compliance Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent) Location: London (3 days per week onsite) An international law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Assistant to join its Compliance team on a permanent, part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or develop a career in legal compliance within a professional, collaborative environment. The Role You will support the firm's client onboarding and monitoring processes, ensuring all client information is accurate, up to date, and aligned with regulatory requirements. Working closely with senior compliance professionals, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards across Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) procedures. Key Responsibilities Assist with onboarding new clients by gathering and organising required documentationConduct background checks including sanctions screening, PEP checks, and adverse media searchesMaintain and update client records in line with internal review cyclesIdentify and escalate any potential compliance risks or irregularitiesSupport the preparation and processing of client documentation and engagement recordsMonitor outstanding onboarding requirements and follow up where necessaryEnsure accurate filing, storage, and archiving of compliance documentationAssist with data management, including retention and secure disposal processes About You Highly organised with strong attention to detailAble to work methodically and manage repetitive tasks with accuracyStrong analytical mindset with the ability to spot inconsistenciesProactive and able to manage workload independentlyClear communicator, comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levelsBasic understanding of AML/KYC principles is advantageousCompetent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply. Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally.