Risk Compliance Officer

An established and respected UK law firm is looking for an experienced Risk & Compliance Officer to join their York office.

The Risk & Compliance Officer will lead the firm’s compliance function, and the ideal candidate would have experience in a compliance role within the legal sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the firm’s central resource for all risk and compliance matters.
• Lead and manage a small onboarding team.
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance policies and procedures.
• Manage Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and sanctions frameworks.
• Draft, review, and update internal policies in line with the SRA, ICO, and government guidance..
• Monitor internal file reviews, audits, and assist with SRA audit preparation.
• Evaluate and implement appropriate technology and software to support compliance systems.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and internal training workshops.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in a compliance role within a law firm.
• Comprehensive understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks (SRA, AML, GDPR).
• Experience leading internal audits or regulatory reviews.
• Experience delivering training sessions in a professional environment.

If you are a dedicated professional with a strong background in compliance management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.