About the Role
Philip Lee LLP is currently seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Compliance Assistant to join our growing Compliance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with at least one year of experience in a compliance or administrative role who is looking to develop their skills in a professional and supportive environment.
In this role, you will help review and assess client documentation to ensure compliance with our internal AML policies and procedures. You will identify missing information, conduct online research using public sources, and clearly document outstanding items for follow-up by our legal team. You will also provide general support to the Compliance Manager as required. Full AML training and ongoing support will be provided to the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Open new clients and matters in the firm’s CRM
- Draft engagement letters and client risk assessments
- Learn the firm’s AML policies and procedures to such a standard that the information can be relayed to fee-earners and secretaries.
- Review client files and check documents for AML compliance
- Record missing or incomplete information in a structured format
- Use public sources (e.g., company registers, websites) to find relevant data
- Maintain accurate records and update internal tracking spreadsheets
- Work closely within the Compliance team and assist with other administrative tasks
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a compliance or administrative support role
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks
- Comfortable working to deadlines in a team-based environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills, must be comfortable communicating with all levels of seniority
- Confident using spreadsheets and internal systems
At Philip Lee LLP, we pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming culture. We offer a collaborative work environment and meaningful opportunities to get involved in firm-wide initiatives. Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits include
- On-site gym and subsidised fitness classes
- Access to wellness and mindfulness programmes
- Regular social events and staff sports teams
- Opportunities to join internal committees (social, wellness, green, pro bono, CSR and diversity)
Please submit your CV in confidence to [email protected].
