Legal & Compliance Associate
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- England,London,Greater London,Harrow
- Full Time, Contract
- £29,000 per annum
Job Description:
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 RoleReporting 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
£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 RoleReporting 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
Job number 3665533
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