Summary: The role of Compliance Lawyer/Professional involves ensuring adherence to KYC/AML and SRA compliance regulations within a global law firm. The position requires onboarding clients, conducting checks, and managing relationships, with a strong emphasis on compliance knowledge and stakeholder management. This hybrid role necessitates working three days onsite in Birmingham, Sheffield, or Manchester. The initial contract is for a period of 3 to 6 months, starting as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Onboarding new clients and conducting conflicts and customer checks.
• Managing B2B and B2C relationships.
• Applying legal and regulatory requirements related to client due diligence and conflicts.
• Assessing suspicious activity reports and providing general advisory on sanctions and PEPs.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards and Rules regarding KYC, AML, and financial crime prevention.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of KYC/AML and SRA compliance regulations.
• Experience in anti-money laundering compliance.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Technical knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in a law firm context.
• Industry awareness of AML/KYC, particularly in the EU and US.
• Emotional intelligence and collaboration skills.
• Adaptability and problem-solving capabilities.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal