Risk & Compliance Officer (Law Firm) - #2163708

A UK law firm is seeking to appoint a Risk and Compliance Officer to join its established Risk & Compliance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with strong AML, sanctions and financial‑crime experience to play a key role in supporting the firm’s regulatory framework and ensuring robust risk management across the business.

The Role

Working within a collaborative and well‑regarded Risk & Compliance team, you will support the firm’s obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations, SRA Standards & Regulations, and wider financial‑crime legislation. The role combines advisory work, operational compliance activity, and stakeholder engagement across the firm.

You will act as a key point of contact for AML, sanctions and financial‑crime queries, ensuring matters are escalated appropriately and that best practice is embedded throughout the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and review Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Customer Due Diligence checks for new and existing clients.
• Support ongoing AML monitoring and ensure compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
• Act as a first‑line contact for AML, sanctions and financial‑crime queries, escalating complex matters to senior compliance stakeholders.
• Assist with sanctions screening, investigations and referrals.
• Identify emerging risks, trends and potential compliance concerns, providing clear reporting and recommendations.
• Support the development and delivery of compliance and financial‑crime training across the firm.
• Contribute to policy updates, regulatory research and continuous improvement initiatives within the Risk & Compliance function.

About You

The firm is interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in law firm Risk & Compliance, AML, Financial Crime, or Client Onboarding, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations, sanctions requirements and CDD processes.
• Excellent analytical, investigative and communication skills.
• A proactive, organised and solutions‑focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with lawyers, business‑services teams and senior stakeholders.