Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services. As an Ethics & Compliance Administrator you will play an integral part of the team in keeping workflow processes going within the department and assisting the Ethics & Compliance department with the day-to-day tasks as more particularly described below. The ideal candidate will be well-organised, have proven experience in prioritising tasks and be used to taking their own initiative to get tasks done. Key Responsibilities Co-ordinate & record file reviews Record keeping and maintaining compliance registers Manage staff training exercises and the learning management platform Conduct (limited) client due diligence, in particular in relation to adverse media, PEP, and sanctions results Responding to certain daily queries Additional ad hoc administrative duties Run, analyse and take appropriate action on compliance reports from the Firm’s Practice Management System and Case Management System–to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement General admin assistance with: New starter ethics and compliance inductions Policy and document creation and management System and process testing Internal training and communications Research Internal audits and firm risk assessments What We’re Looking For Law firm experience is preferred Proven experience as an administrator in a compliance role, preferably at least 2 years Excellent communication skills Excellent organisational skills Strong attention to detail Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Powerpoint Professional with high standards of integrity, in particular, must understand the importance of confidentiality given the nature of the role This is a full-time permanent position in one of our Thame offices, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.00pm. Why work for Lightfoots Solicitors? Our staff are our greatest asset and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. We provide a range of benefits to support you in and outside of the workplace. Firstly, you will enjoy enhanced annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme, alongside a competitive salary. For your health BUPA Private Medical Insurance (after a qualifying period), Healthcare cash plan for your everyday healthcare expenses for you and your dependents, access to a 24/7 GP service, Employee Assessment Programme, company sick pay, free flu vaccinations, and more. For your wellbeing Discounted gym memberships, fruit in all offices, paid volunteer days, Wellbeing and awareness events across the year. Your wellbeing and mental health is our highest priority at Lightfoots, which is why we have 9 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm to provide confidential support. For you and your family We provide an option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs your care. We also provide enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave alongside many more family friendly policies. Generous discounts on legal services. For your career We offer Significant learning and development opportunities alongside a structured appraisal process, sponsored training for qualifications, networking opportunities and access to 100s of webinars and training activities. For your belonging We have an active Social committee, Charity Committee, Wellbeing Committee and an ESG committee. We actively encourage new joiners to take an active part in a committee if it is an area of interest. We have firm organised events throughout the year including quarterly socials, breakfast briefings, book club and lots more……. If you think this role is perfect for you (or nearly perfect, we would still like to hear from you) please apply or if you would simply like to find out more you can contact our recruitment team on [email protected]. As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview please do let us know. Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.