Compliance Officer - Leeds, United Kingdom - LR Legal Recruitment

    LR Legal Recruitment
    LR Legal Recruitment Leeds, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Role - Compliance Officer

    Location - Leeds

    Salary - £30k

    Job Description

    • Ensure the firm complies with all relevant statutory laws and regulations, internal policies and procedures.
    • Manage the firm's Lexcel Accreditation Audit
    • Ensure continual monitoring and review of compliance procedures to help identify possible areas where improvements can be made
    • Work with the Compliance Partner to develop internal policies and procedures, compliance training and protocols.
    • Keep up-to-date with regulatory developments and industry initiatives
    • Develop compliance checklists and compliance reports as and when required.
    • Design, develop and manage compliance checklists, reports and monitoring programmes.
    • Ensure compliance with best practices and undertake any other duties as required by the Management Team.
    • Prepare compliance documents for statutory, legal and regulatory purposes.
    • Work with management and staff to identify regulatory risks and design internal controls to ensure compliance within the firm.
    • Perform routine risk assessments to help the firm understand compliance risk, scope and significance.
    • Educating employees on compliance regulations and the impact of non-compliance on the firm.
    • Review marketing materials, websites and presentations (including new employee induction programmes) to ensure compliance with regulations.
    • Work with the management from other departments to ensure compliance and investigate irregularities
    • Contribute to robust and effective compliance controls within the firm.

    Skills

    • Critical problem-solving skills and analytical skills
    • Attention to detail with the ability to interpret information rapidly.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Good interpersonal and conflict management skills

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Law or relevant qualification.
    • Minimum of 3 years compliance experience within the legal environment.
    • I.T knowledge (particularly in Excel and Word).