Compliance Assistant - Bristol, United Kingdom - Osborne Clarke

Osborne Clarke
Osborne Clarke
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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Due to continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Assistant, internally known as a Work Acceptance Assistant to join the Risk & Compliance team.

This is a permanent position, usually based in the Bristol office with some home working too.


About us


Osborne Clarke is a future-focused international legal practice with over 300 Partners and more than 1,080 talented lawyers in 26 offices around the world*.

Our three-dimensional approach to client service combines legal expertise, in-depth understanding of our clients and the sectors they operate in, together with insight into the global issues that are transforming the landscape of how we live, work and do business: Decarbonisation, Digitalisation and Urban Dynamics.

Looking around corners to help our clients solve legal and business challenges, big and small, and harness the opportunities of change - together we'll be ready for what's next.


We love working closely with our clients on new deals, products and solutions which will transform their businesses, markets and even sectors.

And our unique approachable culture is not an added extra, it's fundamental to our success.


The team


A positive and supportive team culture is a vital part of both the Work Acceptance and the wider Risk & Compliance Team.

Working together is at the heart of everything we do.

It enables us to deliver a professional, high standard of service to the business within a happy and enjoyable environment.

We believe in nurturing each person's strengths, supporting them when they need it and encouraging them to progress through personal development and training.

We are a progressive and ever adapting team where opinions are always valued and input is always welcome.


What you'll do


Reporting to the Deputy Work Acceptance Manager, the main purpose of this role is to undertake all tasks associated with the firm's Work Acceptance procedures to ensure compliance by the firm with its regulatory obligations.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Data review
  • Conflict checking
  • Filtering and/or analysis
  • Monitoring of engagement letters (if required)
  • Client and matter maintenance
  • Ad hoc matter opening or risk related processes


You may also be required to undertake some Client Due Diligence research and/or checks and to provide relevant support and training to fee earners within the UK and associated Osborne Clarke international offices, to business support teams and where required to the wider Risk & Compliance team to ensure the efficient operation of the compliance processes.


To facilitate this you will need to develop and maintain 'internal client' relationships across the organisation to allow for delivery on key objectives.

You will also assist with projects undertaken by or impacting on Risk & Compliance, as required.


What we're looking for


You will have previous experience within an administration or compliance based role, and have a strong eye for detail and a genuine interest in the regulatory industry.


Also required:

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to make appropriate fact based assessments
  • Excellent communication skills able to give clear responses to requests, particularly those which are insufficient to action without further information being provided by the requestor
  • Good interpersonal and customer service skills, able to interact with people at all levels and effectively as a team player
  • Ability to multitask, manage and prioritise workloads
  • Able to follow instructions and maintain momentum, even with repetitive tasks
  • Proficient working with a range of MS Office programmes in particular, Excel

Salary and benefits
We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits.


For more information or to apply
No agencies please.
- *Services in India are provided by a relationship firm_

  • At _Osborne Clarke_ we value difference and encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual or romantic orientations. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and where you belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks not to mention our great teams are a part of making that a reality._
  • We support working families via a range of family and caring friendly policies and will accommodate flexible working where we can.
We value the health and wellbeing of our people:

for example, we're signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, have an active network of mental health champions and offer free initiatives and flexible benefits to all our people.

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  • Being an inclusive employer is important to us. We have made a number of external commitments such as the Race Fairness Commitment and Women in Law Pledge, and are working with organisations like Stonewall to become a more inclusive employer. _
  • Osborne Clarke is a Living Wage Employer, so we're committed to paying everybody in our business enough to l
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