Role: Compliance Associate
Working Pattern: 5 days per week (4 days in the office)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 to 6 months (with potential extension)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Compliance Associate to support a growing and high performing in-house Legal & Compliance function on a fixed-term basis. This role offers exposure to a broad range of compliance, regulatory, and investigative work within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Legal & Compliance team to support financial crime compliance, risk management, policy development, and internal investigations.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting the Legal & Compliance team across a range of compliance and investigation matters
* Conducting third-party due diligence on suppliers, including use of Dun & Bradstreet
* Assisting with financial crime compliance initiatives (bribery, corruption, fraud)
* Supporting risk assessments, compliance audits, and control testing exercises
* Preparing and maintaining risk registers to identify and manage legal, regulatory, and operational risks
* Updating and maintaining compliance policies and procedures
* Assisting with internal compliance workshops and risk assessment exercises
* Supporting competition and antitrust compliance activities
* Preparing presentations and materials for internal stakeholders
* Providing general support on ad hoc compliance projects
Required Skills & Experience
* Prior experience in a legal compliance role within a corporate environment
* Working knowledge of financial crime compliance frameworks
* Knowledge of the UK Bribery Act
* Knowledge of the Modern Slavery Act
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Desirable Experience
* Experience within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector
* Exposure to transaction testing or general ledger review
* Experience supporting internal investigations
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented compliance professional to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic and regulated international business.