Compliance Officer
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £60,000k base + Competitive Benefits
The Opportunity🚀
An international law firm headquartered in London is looking to appoint a Compliance Officer to its growing Business Acceptance team. The firm operates globally, with offices in major financial hubs such as Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Paris. With turnover recently exceeding £300 million and further ambitious growth plans underway, this is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional to join a high-performing, forward-looking legal environment.
This role is ideal for someone looking to take ownership of complex, high-risk matters within a fast-paced team responsible for end-to-end compliance and business acceptance processes — all handled in-house. The client base includes leading financial services, insurance, and private wealth institutions with cross-jurisdictional reach.
Key Responsibilities📋
* Conduct end-to-end compliance checks, including AML, KYC, and conflicts of interest
* Analyse conflict search results and support resolution using Intapp Open software
* Coordinate new client/matter intake, ensuring all documentation and regulatory requirements are met
* Assist in implementing information barriers and conducting sanctions screening
* Liaise with fee earners, senior compliance stakeholders, and support teams to ensure seamless onboarding and risk management
* Contribute to testing new software upgrades and participate in process improvement initiatives
Candidate Profile🙋
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a compliance role within a law firm (international or City firm background preferred)
* In order to be considered for this role, you must be working at a Law firm
* Strong knowledge of UK AML regulations and SRA conflicts rules
* Proven ability to handle high-risk, complex clients across multiple jurisdictions
* Confident communicator with the ability to present to senior stakeholders
* Proficient with compliance tools and data platforms (e.g. Bureau van Dijk, Companies House, Accuity)
* Detail-oriented, organised, and thrives under pressure
* Undergraduate degree required
Why Apply?👇
* Join a high-performing, collaborative team in a firm with a strong compliance culture
* Exposure to global clients and sophisticated legal matters
* Hybrid working model (London-based)
* Competitive salary up to £60,000 with comprehensive benefits including:
* Private health and dental care
* Life assurance and pension
* Electric car, tech, and cycle-to-work schemes
* Volunteering leave and robust wellbeing support
* Supportive environment with clear opportunities for career development
If you're a compliance professional looking for a new challenge in a prestigious international firm with strong growth momentum, please apply!