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Risk and Compliance Assistant - Newark, Nottinghamshire
We have an exciting opportunity for a Risk and Compliance Assistant to join our Risk and Compliance Team, based at our Newark office.
The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in an administrative role, with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work accurately and thoroughly in a fast‑paced environment.
Location: Newark
Department: Risk and Compliance Department
Hours: 9am – 5.15pm Monday to Friday
Salary: Depending on Experience
Key Responsibilities
- General compliance administration and tasks.
- Completing file opening tasks.
- Completing the AML E-ID checks so the company is compliant with the anti-money laundering regulations. Checking outstanding ID and liaising with Fee Earners to improve compliance.
- Keeping records up to date and accurate.
- Maintaining detailed logs with evidence
- Organising training and maintaining records
Candidate Profile
Essential Experience
- Good grades at GCSE and A Level
- High level of competency in using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Desirable Experience
- Degree Relevant experience within Legal or Financial Services
- Driving Licence and transport as some travel will be required to other offices subject to suitable insurance cover.
- Competent in using case management systems.
- Clear understanding of confidentially/Data Protection.
Skills, Competencies & Attributes
- Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to quickly establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability.
- Able to work with diplomacy and assertiveness.
- Discrete with the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
- Flexible and willing/able to travel to all offices
- Proactive and positive attitude.
- Reacts well under pressure and is able to work to deadlines.
- High level of integrity and empathy.
- Team player.
- Sense of humour.
Why work at Chattertons
Founded in 1856, Chattertons is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected law firms, proudly serving communities across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. As a Top 200 law firm, we offer a comprehensive range of legal and financial services to individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in commercial property, corporate law, dispute resolution, and agriculture. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our dedication to local engagement—many of our team members actively contribute to the community as trustees, governors, and business advocates.
Benefits: Some of the great benefits that we offer include:
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Please email your CV and covering letter to: recruitment@chattertons.com
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