Compliance Assistant

Are you ready to take on an exciting role that will keep you at the heart of our Compliance function?

At Harper James, we’re on the lookout for a motivated, diligent, and detail-oriented Legal Compliance Assistant to join our dynamic Compliance team.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a passion for compliance and with previous AML or compliance experience or significant administrative experience in a legal or professional services environment. 

About Harper James

Harper James is a growing and ambitious commercial law firm like no other. Forget any misconceptions you may have about the legal industry, we're not stuffy or inhibited by traditions.

Founded in 2014, our purpose is as strong now as it was then - to enable growth-oriented businesses to succeed through delivering top-quality and accessible legal services by acting as partners in our clients’ journeys while our people enjoy a true work-life balance.

Harper James continues to grow at c40%+ year on year. This year, more than 140 people will support 3000+ businesses and we expect to double our turnover over the next two years.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated, diligent and detail-oriented Legal Compliance Assistant to join our team at Harper James.

Working closely with our Compliance Manager and Client Onboarding Team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining compliance with all legal, regulatory and ethical requirements with a primary focus on anti-money laundering Client Due Diligence, ongoing monitoring and record keeping.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct AML checks, client due diligence, and ongoing monitoring
• Identify UBOs, high-risk countries, PEPs, sanctions, and changes in ownership
• Handle compliance checks on new matters, ensuring all processes meet regulatory standards
• Support compliance audits, data protection obligations, and compliance training coordination
• Maintain compliance records and provide administrative support to the compliance team

Key Skills

• Previous AML or compliance or significant administrative experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work on your own initiative, whilst drawing appropriately on the knowledge, experience and support of a close-knit team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the confidence to communicate complex regulatory requirements to clients and colleagues at all levels of the business.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ideally experience using case management software.
• A strong understanding of the need for discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal and compliance matters.

The bottom line

• An opportunity to play an important part in the next phase of growth for a law firm leading innovation within legal services.
• An environment with no politics, no bureaucracy, working with a passionate, supportive and dedicated team who all play a fundamental part in the success and continued growth of the business.
• Competitive salary.
• 33 days holiday, including public holidays.
• Option to buy up to 5 holiday days a year.
• Private Healthcare
• Death in service benefit.
• Access to our electric car scheme.
• Full time role, office, hybrid or home based (monthly team meetings take place at our Birmingham office. 

If you’re diligent, detail-focused, and have a genuine interest in compliance, we’d love to hear from you!

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