Risk & Compliance Specialist (Fixed-Term Contract)

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lewis Silkin Full time

About Lewis Silkin

Lewis Silkin is a leading law firm specializing in intellectual property, technology, media, and creative industries. With offices across the UK and Hong Kong, we are recognized for our innovative approach, sector expertise, and commitment to client success.

About Our Risk & Compliance Team

Our dynamic Risk & Compliance team plays a vital role in ensuring the firm's operations adhere to the highest ethical and regulatory standards. We are a dedicated group of professionals who provide comprehensive support across all areas of risk management, compliance, and legal governance.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Risk & Compliance Specialist to join our team on a fixed-term contract basis (6-12 months). This role will provide essential support to the Head of Risk & Compliance, enabling them to focus on strategic initiatives and complex projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive support to the Risk & Compliance team and the wider firm by addressing day-to-day queries and requests.
  • Manage escalated queries from the Onboarding Team, including conflicts of interest, SRA Code of Conduct compliance, client due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), sanctions screening, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures.
  • Conduct regular reviews and assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal guidelines.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., law, finance, risk management).
  • Proven experience in a risk management or compliance role within a professional services environment.
  • Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the legal profession.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


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