We are working with a leading law firm who are seeking a Risk and Compliance Assistant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual looking to build a career within risk, compliance, and governance in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
About the Role
As a Risk and Compliance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the wider Risk and Compliance function with a broad range of administrative and operational responsibilities. You will help ensure processes run efficiently, records are maintained accurately, and internal policies and procedures are upheld.
- Monitoring and responding to shared team inboxes and directing queries appropriately
- Logging and tracking risk incidents, complaints, data breaches, and other compliance matters
- Providing administrative support including preparing reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and correspondence
- Assisting with the scheduling and coordination of internal and external meetings, audits, and reviews
- Updating policies, procedures, guidance documents, and internal systems
- Supporting the creation and publication of internal communications and updates
- Assisting with the setup and administration of information barriers and confidentiality measures
- Coordinating compliance training sessions for new starters and existing employees
- Monitoring training completion rates and producing management reports
- Supporting compliance declaration processes and tracking responses
- Managing departmental expenditure logs and general record keeping
- Providing wider support to the Risk and Compliance team on ad hoc projects and initiatives
- This role offers excellent scope for development, with opportunities to gain exposure to a broad range of risk and compliance activities and progress your career over time.
About You
The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will have strong attention to detail and enjoy working in a structured environment where accuracy is essential.
- Previous administrative experience, ideally within a professional services or regulated environment
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing workloads
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks
- Confident written and verbal communication skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
- A proactive mindset with the confidence to suggest process improvements
- Strong teamwork skills with a flexible and positive attitude
- Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation that values development, collaboration, and high standards.