Risk & Compliance Assistant in Kent

Job description

A prestigious UK law firm is looking for a Risk & Compliance Assistant to join their team in their Kent offices.

As Risk & Compliance Assistant you will work closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance and engage with teams across the firm on a wide range of regulatory and best practice matters.

Key Responsibilities for the Risk & Compliance Assistant:

• Assist in delivering the firm’s overall risk and compliance objectives, contributing to a culture of regulatory awareness and best practice.
• Support preparations for regulatory visits and external reviews, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) audits.
• Keep central compliance registers accurate and regularly updated.
• Carry out internal quality checks, reviewing client files to confirm adherence to due diligence requirements and internal protocols.
• Maintain the firm’s internal policy library, assisting in reviewing and refining documents as needed.
• Arrange and support internal meetings, including preparing agendas, distributing materials, and taking minutes.
• Assist with the coordination and administration of internal training sessions on risk and compliance matters.
• Offer support in investigating professional conduct concerns, including assisting with root cause analysis.
• Participate in ongoing compliance-related projects and initiatives as directed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification or interest in compliance, risk management, or law is advantageous
• Experience working within a risk or compliance environment, preferably in a legal or professional services setting.
• Highly organised with a keen eye for detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established UK Law firm and begin a career in Compliance. Apply today or get in touch at amy@uncovertalent.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kent

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English