Risk & Compliance PA

Risk & Compliance PA

One of our prestigious US law firm clients is recruiting a Risk & Compliance PA to join their London office, to provide high-level administrative support to the Risk, Compliance, and AML team on an initial 12-18 month fixed-term contract.

• Salary to £50,000 + excellent employee benefits, including free meals/snacks/refreshments
• 12-18 month fixed-term contract
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)

Risk & Compliance PA Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the Risk & Compliance inbox and coordinate the team’s calendar, including the calendar of the Director of Risk and Compliance
• Note taking during team meetings and training sessions, process expenses and invoice processing
• Assist the team with general daily tasks and project work as required, including ad hoc assistance with client due diligence and client/matter risk assessments
• Prepare terms of engagement and engagement letters, including updating internal guidelines, practice notes, and policy documents
• Assist with enquiries about remote working and checking regulatory jurisdictional requirements and conduct other research-related tasks
• Conduct introductory training for new joiners
• Assist with internal audit and help prepare for any external audit
• Maintain attendance registers, records of Firm-wide Risk, Compliance and AML training as well as Practising Certificates records and related administrative support

Risk & Compliance PA Skills & Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Legal PA in a fast-paced law firm
• Educated to degree level in law
• Prior experience in client due diligence would be advantageous
• Must have good knowledge of Microsoft office applications especially strong Excel skills