Senior Associate - Legal & Compliance (Maternity Cover)
?? West London (Fully Office-Based)
?? £29,000 per annum
We are seeking a Senior Associate to join a busy Legal & Compliance team on a maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a legal or compliance background to gain broad exposure across regulatory, advisory, and operational legal matters within a financial services environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Legal & Compliance, you will support the Legal & Compliance function by coordinating with external advisors and providing guidance on legal and regulatory matters across the business.
Key Responsibilities
1. Liaise with external advisors on legal and regulatory compliance matters
2. Provide guidance to the business on routine legal and compliance queries
3. Draft and review compliance policies, procedures, and controls
4. Maintain regulatory correspondence registers and supporting documentation
5. Respond to requests from courts, regulators, and enforcement agencies within required timeframes
6. Conduct horizon scanning and map regulatory changes across the business
7. Prepare updates and newsletters for Compliance, Business, and Operations teams
8. Review legal court orders and support committee reporting processes
9. Support oversight and monito...