Risk and Compliance Assistant

The Vacancy Join Fieldfisher as a Risk and Compliance Assistant! Our dedicated Legal and Regulatory Risk team at Fieldfisher plays a crucial role in protecting the firm by conducting thorough assessments, implementing strategic risk management frameworks, and ensuring adherence to ever-changing legal standards. We are committed to fostering an environment of transparency, compliance, and proactive risk management to support our firm's mission. What You'll Do Providing administrative support to the Legal and Regulatory team within Risk. Manage the administration involved in SRA applications including liaising with lateral Partners. Training will be provided. Assisting with compliance projects such as collating data for insurance renewal and SRA renewal. Conduct quarterly compliance reviews for Fieldfisher entities. Training will be provided. Managing the central Risk and Compliance inbox and escalating queries to senior team members where appropriate. Maintaining team risk registers. Collating and analysing team data statistics for monthly reporting. Attend and take minutes of team meetings. What We're Looking For Excellent administration and analysis skills. Previous experience in a similar risk and compliance role within a law firm or SRA-authorised legal service provider is beneficial but not essential. Exceptional organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. High levels of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality Proactive approach to workload. Confident communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Excellent IT skills with good MS Office; knowledge of document management systems is beneficial. What We Offer: Inclusive & Supportive Environment: A firm that embraces diversity with benefits designed for everyone. Competitive Benefits Package: Includes private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, well-being support, flexi-gym discounts, and more. Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and on-site parking. Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse team with opportunities for hybrid working and hot-desking. Social & Community Engagement: Participate in clubs, networks, inclusive events, and more. Inclusiveness and Diversity: At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes. Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process. For accessibility information on our Belfast offices, visit: Fieldfisher Belfast Hub Accessibility How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV and begin your application. Note: We recruit on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Recruitment process: 2030-minute introductory call with one of our experienced recruiters. The interview process varies depending on the role you apply for. However, your recruitment contact will always let you know what to expect from the process, so nothing should come as a surprise. For hybrid opportunities, candidates will be invited to visit our offices and meet the team face-to-face. Our average process takes around 2-3 weeks, but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process, but if you have any specific questions before this please contact us at . #FieldfisherCareers Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.