Senior Compliance Officer
London
We're working with a growing boutique law firm with a busy real estate practice. They’re looking for someone to work closely with the COLP and MLRO on day-to-day compliance and take the lead on building a file audit programme, handling AML and source of funds queries and more.
The Role?
- Set up and run regular file audits, including reviewing consultant files, recording findings and following up on actions.
- Carry out AML and client due diligence checks across residential and commercial property matters.
- Advise fee earners on source of funds and source of wealth, including what evidence to ask for and when to raise.
- Respond to day-to-day compliance queries from partners, fee earners and consultants.
- Use audit findings and recurring queries to improve procedures, guidance and training.
About you?
- You have hands-on law firm compliance experience, ideally with exposure to conveyancing or commercial property.
- You're comfortable advising on AML, CDD, source of funds and source of wealth.
- You’ve carried out file reviews or audits and are ready to take ownership of how they’re run.
- You're confident working with partners and fee earners and can explain what’s needed to move a matter forward.
What's in it for you?
- Take ownership of designing and running the firm’s file audit programme.
- Work closely with the COLP and MLRO and learn from them on day-to-day compliance matters.
- Get hands-on exposure to a mix of residential and commercial real estate work.
- Use your audit findings to improve guidance and training across the firm.
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Senior Compliance Officer employer: QED Legal
Join an esteemed international law firm in Leeds, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a robust client base and a steady flow of high-profile M&A deals, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while mentoring junior lawyers and expanding your practice. The firm offers unique benefits such as genuine international exposure through secondments, making it an exceptional place for ambitious corporate lawyers seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
