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Compliance Lawyer

Reed

Posted 5 days ago, valid for 16 days

Guildford, Surrey GU48EY, England

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Full Time

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

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A Compliance Lawyer position is available in Guildford, offering a permanent, full-time role with a salary range of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits.
The role is suited for a technically minded individual with strong property experience, focusing on non-fee earning and non-client facing responsibilities.
Key duties include reviewing legal title documentation, processing time-critical payments, and providing technical legal assistance to the compliance team and officers.
Candidates should be qualified lawyers with proven property experience and an understanding of AML and SRA regulatory requirements, along with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, a pension scheme, free onsite gym access, and 22 days of annual leave, which increases with service.

Compliance Lawyer

• Location: Guildford• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits

My Client is seeking a Compliance Lawyer to join an innovative Compliance Department. This role is ideal for a technically minded individual with strong property experience, who is looking for a non-fee earning and non-client facing position. The successful candidate will be involved in reviewing and processing high volume, time-critical payments and providing technical legal assistance.

Day to Day of the role:• Review legal title documentation for the purpose of reviewing payment requests.• Work with the compliance team to provide technical legal assistance.• Provide assistance to the COLP (Compliance Officer for Legal Practice) and COFA (Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration).

Required Skills & Qualifications:• Qualified lawyer - solicitor, legal executive, licensed conveyancer (desirable).• Proven experience in property matters.• Understanding of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) regulatory requirements, including the Solicitors Accounts Rules.• Ability to work well under pressure and with others.• Exceptional attention to detail.• Effective time management skills.• Flexibility to manage a workload that can differ greatly from day to day.• Ability to turn around work at a fast pace.

Benefits:• Private medical insurance.• Life assurance.• Pension via NEST.• Cycle to work scheme.• Complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks from our onsite Bistro.• Free onsite gym with access to a Personal Trainer.• Employee Assistance Programme.• 22 days annual leave, increasing with service.• Christmas closure pay.• Occupational Health.• Company events.

How to apply:To apply for the Compliance Lawyer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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