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COMPLIANCE LAWYER/OFFICE - LONDON OR MIDDLESEX

We are seeking a Compliance Lawyer/ Officer to deal with all aspects of risk, both legal and non-legal, that affect a law firm. This role is an exciting position open to experienced persons from any appropriate discipline who are willing to work in the Compliance and Training side of the business
Main responsibilities:
- Professional Indemnity Claims - investigating circumstances/claims, preparing reports and giving advice/guidance to the Compliance Director, Practice Manager and fee earners
- Professional Indemnity Insurance including assisting in the renewal process
- Complaints - investigating complaints, preparing reports, giving advice/guidance to the Compliance Director, Practice Manager fee earners and resolving complaints.
- Professional Conduct- compliance with the Solicitors Code of Conduct -responding to queries from fee earners and preparing professional conduct updates.
- Anti-money Laundering - providing guidance/advice to fee earners, investigating suspicions of money laundering and preparing reports, preparing AML updates and providing AML training.
- Referral arrangements-maintaining appropriate records
- Financial services-ensuring compliance
- Anti discrimination-reviewing policies and ensuring compliance
- Auditing and reviewing files
- Risk Management - assisting in the overseeing of the practice's risk management plan, preparing risk management updates and conducting file audits.
- You will also be responsible for Training and updating fee earners on all of the above whether at formal training sessions, informally, or by preparing written updates and guidance notes.
- You will be responsible for dealing with the relevant regulatory authorities and will also advise, assist and implement a business continuity or disaster recovery package
- The successful candidate will be bright, forensically minded and, ideally, should have a working knowledge of professional liability law, professional conduct and AML obligations. This is not essential but a willingness to get to grips with these practice areas is essential.
- You will have good organisational IT skills, a keen attention to detail and knowledge of regulatory requirements or ability to learn new areas quickly, with good communication and client management skills.
-We take high pride in our commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity (the diversity of the communities we represent is reflected at all levels within our workforce).

COMPLIANCE LAWYER/OFFICE - LONDON OR MIDDLESEX

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