Legal & Compliance Associate
il y a 14 jours
Harrow on the Hill
Senior Associate - Legal & Compliance (Maternity Cover) West London (Fully Office-Based) £29,000 per annum We are seeking a Senior Associate to join a busy Legal & Compliance team on a maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a legal or compliance background to gain broad exposure across regulatory, advisory, and operational legal matters within a financial services environment. The Role Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Legal & Compliance, you will support the Legal & Compliance function by coordinating with external advisors and providing guidance on legal and regulatory matters across the business. Key Responsibilities Liaise with external advisors on legal and regulatory compliance matters Provide guidance to the business on routine legal and compliance queries Draft and review compliance policies, procedures, and controls Maintain regulatory correspondence registers and supporting documentation Respond to requests from courts, regulators, and enforcement agencies within required timeframes Conduct horizon scanning and map regulatory changes across the business Prepare updates and newsletters for Compliance, Business, and Operations teams Review legal court orders and support committee reporting processes Support oversight and monitoring activities across Legal & Compliance Approve financial promotions in line with regulatory standards Manage relationships with external legal panels and advisors Compile reports for senior management Support ad hoc legal and compliance projects Key Skills & Experience Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Good administrative and communication abilities Strong research and problem-solving skills Solid understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Person Profile Graduate with a legal background (LPC preferred) Minimum 2 years' experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory roles Experience within financial services or banking is advantageous Able to work independently and collaboratively across teams Key Stakeholders Internal teams including Business, Operations, and support functions External advisors, legal panel firms, and consultancies Regulators and enforcement agencies Third-party partners