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Risk & Compliance Analyst
Jobs > Risk & Compliance Analyst / Southampton
Southampton
£35,000 to £45,000

A leading UK law firm is looking for a Risk & Compliance Analyst to join their Risk & Compliance team in their Southampton office.

This is a great opportunity for someone with early experience in legal compliance to develop their knowledge across key regulatory areas, including anti-money laundering, conflicts, sanctions, and firmwide compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities for the Risk & Compliance Analyst role:

  • Responding to enquiries on AML, sanctions, client due diligence, and conflicts of interest.
  • Conducting preliminary conflict checks and analysing results, escalating complex matters where necessary.
  • Supporting client onboarding processes, including the use of compliance systems and conducting background searches.
  • Assisting with the maintenance and roll-out of compliance policies and procedures.
  • Supporting internal audits, accreditations (e.g. Lexcel), and regulatory reviews.
  • Collaborating on firmwide risk projects, including new system implementation and compliance training initiatives.
  • Helping prepare internal communications and guidance materials to improve awareness of compliance obligations across the business.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • At least 6–12 months’ experience in a risk, compliance or onboarding role within a law firm environment.
  • Solid understanding of the Money Laundering Regulations and SRA regulatory framework.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy and organisation.
  • Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel essential). Experience using conflict checking or client due diligence systems (such as Creditsafe or Peppermint) would be advantageous.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative law firm with a strong reputation in the legal sector as a Risk & Compliance Analyst apply today.

  • Southampton
  • £35,000 to £45,000 USD / Year
  • Salary: £35,000 to £45,000
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