Full job descriptionCompliance Assistant | Birmingham | Legal 500 Firm
Salary: Up to £26,000 + Excellent Benefits


Why Join?
*Work with a Legal 500 recognised firm
*Flexible Hybrid Working (2 days WFH after probation)
*Excellent career development opportunities
*Supportive and professional team environment
*Ongoing training and development
*Comprehensive employee benefits package


Are you an experienced Compliance Assistant looking for your next challenge? I’m currently working on an exciting opportunity with a Legal 500 firm based in Birmingham.


This is a fantastic chance to join a growing compliance team during a period of expansion. The firm offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, regular team social events, and a strong commitment to learning and professional development.


In this role, you’ll work closely with fee earners and wider business teams to support client onboarding, ensuring high standards of accuracy and regulatory compliance are maintained. You’ll gain valuable exposure to a broad range of compliance processes, with clear opportunities for long-term career progression within a well-established and highly regarded legal practice.


Responsibilities include:
*Support fee earners with client onboarding and new matter creation
*Carry out conflict checks, AML checks, and ID verification
*Conduct national and international searches as required
*Set up and maintain new client and matter records within the case management system
*Ensure all records are accurate, complete, and compliant with regulatory standards
*Monitor onboarding workflows, chasing outstanding actions and ensuring deadlines are met
*Respond to internal and client queries in a timely and professional manner
*Assist in producing onboarding guidance and improving internal processes
*Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to ensure smooth delivery


About you:
*Previous experience in a similar role within legal or professional services (or transferable experience from finance/banking compliance environments)
*Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Strong organisational and time-management abilities
*Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to take ownership of tasks


The Perks:
*24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
*2 additional days holiday are normally provided at Christmas (usually Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
*Option to purchase up to 3 days additional holiday
*8% pension (4% employee contribution, 4% employer)
*Life Assurance of 4X salary
*Health cash scheme
*Cycle to work scheme
*Employee Assistance Programme & Bereavement Support helpline
*Free flu jabs
*Hybrid working: 1–2 days WFH after successful completion of probation


If you’re ready to take the next step in your compliance career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!