Compliance Assistant

Legal Compliance Assistant - AML and Business SupportStoke-on-Trent Up to £35,000 Office based Already working in legal compliance and looking to broaden your experience? Or perhaps you''re in a legal support role, handling client onboarding and AML checks, and want to move further into compliance? I''m working with a law firm looking for a Compliance and Business Support Officer to support its risk, compliance and practice support function. You''ll be involved throughout the life of a legal file, from the initial client due diligence through to file reviews, closure and archiving. The Role?Working with the Compliance Manager/COLP and fee earners, your responsibilities will include • Client onboarding, CDD and KYC checks, including electronic identity verification.• AML risk assessments and source of funds and wealth checks.• Liaising with clients and fee earners to obtain outstanding information.• Reviewing files, identifying gaps and supporting internal compliance audits.• Helping prepare for regulatory inspections and accreditation renewals.• Managing file closures, record retention and secure archiving in line with GDPR.• Maintaining compliance registers and helping improve processes across the firm. There''s plenty of variety here, with exposure to both AML compliance and the wider regulatory and operational side of running a law firm. About you? At least 1-2 years'' experience within a law firm or legal services environment. Practical experience of client due ..... full job details .....