Legal Compliance Assistant - Anti Money Laundering

SUMMARY:

A full-service law firm providing legal advice to UK and international businesses, as well as individuals and families, is seeking a Compliance Assistant to deliver end-to-end AML and compliance support, including conducting due diligence, maintaining regulatory records, supporting monitoring and training activities, and assisting the Risk and Compliance Manager with effective daily compliance operations.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
• Legal experience is not essential, but enthusiasm for compliance, regulation, and AML work is highly desirable
• Must have a genuine interest in AML processes, regulatory compliance, and legal risk
• Excellent IT skills with strong data handling capability
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high professional standards
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure

• Conducting client due diligence checks and reviewing identification documentation in line with the firm’s AML framework.
• Ensuring all AML records are complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Running and documenting Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) checks, ensuring risk-related information is appropriately obtained, analyzed, and escalated where required.
• Supporting ongoing AML monitoring activities, including periodic reviews, enhanced due diligence, and maintaining up-to-date risk assessments.
• Maintaining and updating compliance and regulatory registers, ensuring alignment with SRA and ICO obligations.
• Assisting with the coordination and administration of firm-wide compliance training, including AML training content and staff reminders.
• Supporting compliance onboarding for new starters, ensuring AML checks and mandatory training are completed timeously.
• Maintaining key compliance documentation, including SRA records, practicing certificate renewals, and wider compliance files.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Risk and Compliance Manager to ensure consistent and effective compliance operations.