Risk and Compliance Officer
Location
Chester, Cheshire
Salary
£30000-40000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Other
Reference
LKA1510
Risk and Compliance Officer - Chester
Location: Chester (occasional travel to other offices)
Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits
Type: Full-time
Our Client:
A highly reputable and ambitious law firm with a strong track record in legal excellence, operating across multiple offices in the region. The firm is looking to strengthen its Risk and Compliance function by appointing a skilled and motivated Risk and Compliance Officer.
The Role:
Reporting to the Compliance Manager, this role is ideal for someone with strong AML and regulatory compliance knowledge who thrives in a busy and professional environment. You will be responsible for supporting the firm in maintaining its high compliance standards and delivering excellent business support.
Key responsibilities include:
Investigating and resolving daily AML and compliance queries.
Supporting money laundering reporting and compliance file reviews.
Managing complaints, conducting root cause analyses, and recommending improvements.
Recording complaints, data breaches, and undertakings accurately.
Liaising with insurers and brokers regarding professional indemnity claims.
Assisting with annual compliance and accreditation returns (Lexcel, CQS, WIQs).
Maintaining regulatory records with the SRA and Law Society.
Preparing and delivering training sessions for staff.
Deputising for the Compliance Manager when required.
The Ideal Candidate:
Strong AML and regulatory compliance expertise.
Experience in a busy compliance department (law firm experience preferred; strong financial services background considered).
Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
Able to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities with accuracy.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Confident in building relationships across all levels, including with external stakeholders.
Hours and Benefits:
Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30, full-time.
Competitive salary.
5 weeks annual leave (increasing with service).
Enhanced pension scheme.
Private healthcare.
Death in service (4x salary).
Supported parking scheme.
Please apply through the advert or contact Laura-Kate Davies at Thornton Legal directly on 07731525692 or laurakate@thorntonlegal.co.uk. PQE and salary levels are provided for guidance only.
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
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