Risk & Compliance Officer
Career Legal
| Company | Career Legal |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Greater London |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Risk & Compliance Officer | Top UK Law Firm
12m FTC | London Based
Salary Up To £41,000pa | Hybrid Working
Our client, a top tier UK law firm, is actively seeking an experienced Legal Risk & Compliance professional to join them on a 12 month fixed-term contract in London - working as their Risk & Compliance Officer, covering maternity leave.
You'll be part of an experienced team and have a wide range of responsibilities, including (but not limited to):
• Conducting CDD on high-risk clients for the firm and counter-parties
• Ensuring compliance with the firm's ongoing monitoring obligations (AML)
• Answering AML queries raised by Fee-Earners and support staff
• Reviewing client matter files (both existing and new), ensuring proper client opening
• Communicating with clients and senior stakeholders
• Assisting the Compliance Manager with ad-hoc additional duties
Plus much more.
To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need to have/be the following:
• Have a minimum of 12 months experience in a Legal Risk & Compliance position
• Be able to commute to the London office at least 3 days a week
• Ideally, have a completed law degree
• Be able to commit to a 12m FTC
For more information and to review a full job description, get in touch as soon as possible - they're looking to review CVs immediately!