Senior Associate - Risk and Compliance
Senior Associate - Risk and Compliance
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Job Title: Senior Associate - Risk and Compliance
Ready to take your career to the next level
Were one of the UKs most forward-thinking law firms built on a foundation of innovation collaboration and ambition. Join us and lets shape the future together.
* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
The role in 60 seconds
- Role: Senior Associate - Risk and Compliance
- Team: Business Excellence (Risk and Compliance)
- Location: Southampton (hybrid)
- Working Pattern: Full time
- Why this role matters: This opportunity plays a key role in the day-to-day responsibility for all matters within our compliance and audit function. It is a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience and career in an ambitious and supportive environment.
What youll do
The Business Excellence team is made up of 8 professionals 5 of whom are solicitors focusing on risk and compliance. The teams four main areas are: compliance and audit; claims complaints and quality; data protection and supply chain management; and strategic and other firmwide risk management including business continuity.
In this role youll:
- Be the primary reference point on compliance and related risk queries including on the Codes of Conduct (including client care conflicts confidentiality and information barriers) financial crime (particularly anti-bribery and AML including sanctions and high-risk third country due diligence) limiting liability supervision audit and file review.
- Be responsible for the maintenance of the firms regulatory breach register and advising on responses and remedial actions following any breaches.
- Assist with implementing and the effective operation of business acceptance/file-opening systems including electronic PEP and sanctions searches.
- Draft amend implement and ensure consistent adherence to the firms risk and compliance policies and procedures.
- Take a lead role in conducting internal file and supervisory audit including reporting and any follow-up.
- Assist with responding to client questionnaires tenders etc as regards compliance and audit.
- Strive for continuous risk and compliance improvement.
- Be Deputy MLRO when ready.
- Share our passion for innovation collaboration and achieving great things together.
What were looking for
Our vision is for a market-leading risk team:commercially aware; highly capable; bringing holistic risk management to every part of the business; and of considerable value to the firm supporting it to do its best work for clients safely.
Were seeking a solicitor who thrives in a fast-paced client-focused environment and brings:
- 5-8 years PQE with strong knowledge of AML the Codes of Conduct and the wider SRA regime.
- Solid analytical and drafting skills.
- Commercial and pragmatic with sound judgment anddecision-making skills.
- Strong communication skills with a measuredapproach which instils confidence and sense of support whilst delivering appropriate risk and compliance messaging.
- A Team-centric personality relationship-builder.
- A service-focus quality-driven can-do attitude.
- Resilience with energy and enthusiasm for enhancing risk management.
Join a seriously ambitious firm
At Foot Anstey were committed to making a difference for our people our clients and society. Heres what makes us stand out:
- An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
- A client base that spans household names thriving startups and ambitious enterprises.
- A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human entrepreneurial inclusive and collaborative.
- A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
- Comprehensive professional development and training whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
- Awards and Accolades: A Top 100 UK Law Firm ranked across Chambers UK and Legal 500.
Progressive benefits tailored to you
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing including:
- Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health support gym memberships).
- An open flexible working environment.
- Find out more about our benefits and work environment hereLife at Foot Anstey Foot Anstey
Ready to apply
- Hit the Apply Now button.
- Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
- Our team will review your application and be in touch whatever the outcome.
- Invited for interview
- With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
- Were here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments were more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview well contact you to discuss the themes well cover and answer any questions you might have.
- If youd like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview just let us know.
Lets make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
