Risk & Compliance Auditor

4 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Kennedys Full time

Kennedys is looking for a legal file auditor to join our Risk & Compliance department who provide expert information, advice, and guidance to the Firm on professional responsibility, risk, and compliance issues. The role sits within the Quality and Audit Risk team.

Team

Kennedys Risk & Compliance team oversees a wide range of partnership and risk and compliance issues for the firm and acts as an in-house legal department assisting with regulatory and professional conduct enquiries.

Kennedys Quality and Audit Risk team are responsible for the delivery of the annual, lawyer file and relevant business services audit programmes, as well assisting with client team auditing requirements.

Key responsibilities 

Assist in the delivery of the annual lawyer file audit programme. The timely delivery of quality written audit reports as well as assisting in the monitoring and completion of corrective actions. Contribute competently to existing and future internal audit processes, throughout the UK and global offices. Discussing the internal audit requirements and any audit findings with fee earners, team leader and Partners throughout the business. Assist in the delivery of an effective audit process relevant to the ISO 9001 Quality Management accreditation for all UK and overseas offices. Assist in the ongoing development of existing internal audit process within the relevant audit system. Where required, participate in due diligence processes where it relates to internal or external audit activity.

Required experience 

Minimum 2 years' experience of legal file management. Current or previous supervisory, peer review experience or completion of file audit would be ideal. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Proven organisational skills with a proactive attitude. Proven ability to deal with confidential matters with discretion. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent attention to detail.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys. 

*where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,500 people worldwide across 45 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.

The Firm recognises the value of investing in our people's development and believes our culture and values contribute to the quality of our work and of our client relationships. With a culture of on-the-job and experiential learning, peer to peer learning, mentoring, resources and tools that enable you to drive your career, we can support your development in your current and future roles. A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices.

We strive to celebrate empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority. We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work. Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.

Documents

  • Risk & Compliance Lawyer

    1 month ago

    Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom AJ Fox Compliance Full time

    A dynamic national law firm is hiring a Risk & Compliance Lawyer to support their compliance function. This is an exciting opportunity to have a real impact on the firm and further develop your understanding of the regulatory environment affecting law firms. Key roles and responsibilities will include: - Promoting the firm’s risk culture and advising...

  • Auditor / Internal Auditor

    2 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom First 2 Recruit Full time

    We are searching for an experienced Senior Internal Auditor Responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist audits at client's sites, including financial risk management e.g. financial controls, operational controls, Governance, in accordance with the company Internal Audit standards. Working as an individual, leading a team and delivering...

  • Compliance Auditor

    1 day ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Malhotra Group Full time

    **Compliance Auditor** **Hours**:Part-Time(30 hours pw) - can be compressed over 4 days **Term**:6 months initially (with potential for extension) **Salary**:£24,000 per annum (FTE) **Location**: Head Office Based, however, the role is mainly peripatetic - travel across the North East is required. Mileage is paid at 45p per mile. **Position Reports...

  • Funding Data Auditor

    1 month ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NCG Full time

    A great opportunity has arisen in our Governance, Assurance and Risk team here at NCG to join us as a Funding Data Auditor. The Funding Data Auditor will deliver a range of activities designed to enhance and protect NCG (and its member Colleges) in complying with the funding rules designed by the funding authorities (which for NCG is predominantly the...

  • Internal Auditor

    3 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP Full time

    We are currently looking for an Internal Auditor to join our Risk and Best Practice team. This is a 12 month fixed term contract to be based out of our Newcastle office. **_ About the team_** As an Internal Auditor you'll work within our risk and Best Practice team. The team helps to ensure we meet our regulatory obligations, comply with our service...

  • Retail Internal Auditor

    1 month ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Perfect Career Full time

    **Job Title: Retail Internal Auditor** **Location: Field Based - covering the north of England with occasional travel to Head Office in Carlisle** **Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)** **Salary: Competitive DOE** An excellent opportunity has presented itself to join our client in a field-based capacity, with their head office in Carlisle. An...

  • Retail Internal Auditor

    1 week ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Perfect Career Full time

    **Job Title: Retail Internal Auditor** **Location: Field Based - covering the north of England with occasional travel to Head Office in Carlisle** **Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)** **Salary: Competitive DOE** An excellent opportunity has presented itself to join our client in a field-based capacity, with their head office in Carlisle. An...

  • Compliance Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom AJ Fox Compliance Full time

    Do you have experience in KYC and CDD? Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position. Are you looking for a new law firm compliance opportunity? Do you want to work at a global law firm? Our client is an international law firm seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their growing team in Newcastle....

  • Care HR Compliance Auditor

    24 hours ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Malhotra Group Full time

    **Job Title**: Care HR Compliance Auditor (for Prestwick Care) **Location**: Variable (on site at our 15 Care Homes located throughout the North East) with frequent working at Head Office, Malhotra House, Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne **Position Reports To**: HR Manager **Hours of work**: Part time (16-20 hours per week) **Salary **£25,000 (Full time...

  • Senior Internal Auditor

    2 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom First 2 Recruit Full time

    Senior Internal Auditor We are searching for an experienced Senior Internal Auditor Responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist audits at client's sites, including financial risk management e.g. financial controls, operational controls, Governance, in accordance with the company Internal Audit standards. Working as an individual,...

  • Compliance Analyst

    1 month ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom AJ Fox Compliance Full time

    Job Description Do you have experience in KYC and CDD? Are you looking for a new law firm compliance opportunity? Do you want to work at a global law firm? Our client is an international law firm seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their growing team in Newcastle. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone looking for a new compliance opportunity...

  • Compliance Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom AJ Fox Compliance Full time

    Do you have experience in KYC and CDD?Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.Are you looking for a new law firm compliance opportunity?Do you want to work at a global law firm?Our client is an international law firm seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their growing team in Newcastle. This is a...

  • Compliance Analyst

    2 months ago

    Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom AJ FOX COMPLIANCE Full time

    Do you have experience in KYC and CDD?Are you looking for a new law firm compliance opportunity?Do you want to work at a global law firm?Our client is an international law firm seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their growing team in Newcastle. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone looking for a new compliance opportunity with a global law...

  • Compliance Analyst

    2 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom AJ FOX COMPLIANCE Full time

    Do you have experience in KYC and CDD?Are you looking for a new law firm compliance opportunity?Do you want to work at a global law firm?Our client is an international law firm seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their growing team in Newcastle. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone looking for a new compliance opportunity with a global law...

  • Compliance Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom AJ FOX COMPLIANCE Full time

    Do you have experience in KYC and CDD?Are you looking for a new law firm compliance opportunity?Do you want to work at a global law firm?Our client is an international law firm seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their growing team in Newcastle. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone looking for a new compliance opportunity with a global law...

  • Compliance Analyst

    2 months ago

    Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom AJ FOX COMPLIANCE Full time

    Do you have experience in KYC and CDD?Are you looking for a new law firm compliance opportunity?Do you want to work at a global law firm?Our client is an international law firm seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their growing team in Newcastle. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone looking for a new compliance opportunity with a global law...

  • Compliance Analyst

    2 months ago

    Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom AJ FOX COMPLIANCE Full time

    Do you have experience in KYC and CDD? Are you looking for a new law firm compliance opportunity? Do you want to work at a global law firm? Our client is an international law firm seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their growing team in Newcastle. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone looking for a new compliance opportunity with a global...

  • Internal Auditor

    2 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom First 2 Recruit Full time

    Internal Auditor – Practice We are searching for an experienced Senior Internal Auditor Overall Purpose Responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist audits at client's sites, including financial risk management e.g. financial controls, operational controls, Governance, in accordance with the company Internal Audit standards....

  • Compliance Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom AJ FOX COMPLIANCE Full time

    Do you have experience in KYC and CDD?nAre you looking for a new law firm compliance opportunity?nDo you want to work at a global law firm?Our client is an international law firm seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their growing team in Newcastle. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone looking for a new compliance opportunity with a global law...

  • Lead/internal Auditor

    2 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP Full time

    **Lead/Internal Auditor (0723)**: - We are currently looking for an Lead Internal Auditor to join our Risk and Best Practice team. This is a full time, permanent role based in our Newcastle office.**_ About the team_** - As Lead/Internal Auditor you'll work within our wider Risk and Best Practice team. The team helps to ensure we meet our regulatory...