Risk and Compliance Assistant

It’s an exciting time to join Fieldfisher in BelfastOur Belfast office is experiencing significant growth as we expand our presence and strengthen our business across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team during a period of rapid development and innovation. We’re building something special here driven by ambition, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact and grow with us, now is the perfect time to come on board.ResponsibilitiesProviding administrative support to the Legal and Regulatory team within Risk.Manage the administration involved in SRA applications including liaising with lateral Partners. Training will be provided.Assisting with compliance projects such as collating data for insurance renewal and SRA renewal.Conduct quarterly compliance reviews for Fieldfisher entities. Training will be provided.Managing the central Risk and Compliance inbox and escalating queries to senior team members where appropriate.Maintaining team risk registers.Collating and analysing team data statistics for monthly reporting.Attend and take minutes of team meetings.Key Skills & ExperienceExcellent administration and analysis skillsPrevious experience in a similar risk and compliance role within a law firm or SRA-authorised legal service provider is beneficial but not essentialExceptional organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracyHigh levels of discretion, sensitivity and confidentialityProactive approach to workloadConfident communication skills and the ability to work as part of a teamExcellent IT skills with good MS Office; knowledge of document management systems is beneficialWho are we looking for?We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.What do we offer?You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.Inclusion is not exclusive:If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub ¦ FieldfisherWhat to do next:Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at recruitmenthr@fieldfisher.com.We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.