Legal & Compliance Associate
LJ Recruitment
📍 West London (Fully Office-Based)
💰 £29,000 per annum
We are seeking a Senior Associate to join a busy Legal & Compliance team on a maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a legal or compliance background to gain broad exposure across regulatory, advisory, and operational legal matters within a financial services environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Legal & Compliance, you will support the Legal & Compliance function by coordinating with external advisors and providing guidance on legal and regulatory matters across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with external advisors on legal and regulatory compliance matters
- Provide guidance to the business on routine legal and compliance queries
- Draft and review compliance policies, procedures, and controls
- Maintain regulatory correspondence registers and supporting documentation
- Respond to requests from courts, regulators, and enforcement agencies within required timeframes
- Conduct horizon scanning and map regulatory changes across the business
- Prepare updates and newsletters for Compliance, Business, and Operations teams
- Review legal court orders and support committee reporting processes
- Support oversight and monitoring activities across Legal & Compliance
- Approve financial promotions in line with regulatory standards
- Manage relationships with external legal panels and advisors
- Compile reports for senior management
- Support ad hoc legal and compliance projects
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Good administrative and communication abilities
- Strong research and problem-solving skills
- Solid understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Person Profile
- Graduate with a legal background (LPC preferred)
- Minimum 2 years' experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory roles
- Experience within financial services or banking is advantageous
- Able to work independently and collaboratively across teams
Key Stakeholders
- Internal teams including Business, Operations, and support functions
- External advisors, legal panel firms, and consultancies
- Regulators and enforcement agencies
- Third-party partners
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