Compliance Administrator

Employer Overview

This established professional services firm operates within the legal sector, offering a wide range of client-focused solutions across multiple practice areas. With a strong emphasis on compliance, quality standards, and client care, the organisation is committed to maintaining excellence through robust internal processes and continuous improvement.

Compliance Administrator - Legal Sector

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Administrator to join a busy and supportive Business Support team within a well-regarded legal environment. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, supporting regulatory compliance and risk management activities. You will play a key part in ensuring adherence to industry standards while contributing to the smooth operation of compliance processes across the firm.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct AML, CTF and APF compliance audits, accurately recording outcomes
• Monitor and follow up on corrective actions, escalating where deadlines are missed
• Support file review processes, ensuring required volumes and timely completion
• Generate and manage matter balance reports, liaising with fee earners for completion
• Maintain and update the risk register, tracking and closing compliance breaches
• Assist with audit preparation for accreditations such as LEXCEL, CQS and SRA
• Respond to compliance queries and support onboarding and verification checksProvide general administrative support to the compliance function and wider teams

Education & Skills Required

• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Experience supporting compliance functions is advantageous but not essential
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads independently
• Professional, discreet and collaborative approach with strong communication skills

Additional Information

• Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
• Office-based
• 23 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days with length of service).
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year (1 day's holiday must be allocated).