Job Description

Job Overview

Launch Your Career in Legal Administration with us

We are looking for a Legal Compliance Administrator to join our Northwich team in Cheshire -- a fantastic first-step role for anyone eager to gain hands-on experience in a professional office environment.

In this role, you will support the Compliance Manager and team by keeping client records accurate, assisting with compliance checks, and helping ensure the smooth running of our office processes.

You will work in a friendly, collaborative environment where your organisational skills, attention to detail, and enthusiasm will be valued.

This role offers full training, responsibility from day one, and the chance to develop key administrative and professional skills that will form the foundation of your career.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and grow with a supportive growing firm we would love to hear from you!

Nature & Scope

The Legal Compliance Administrator reports to the Compliance Manager and supports the compliance team in ensuring the organisation adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves assisting with the monitoring and implementation of compliance processes, supporting the review and verification of client documentation, conducting basic compliance checks, and maintaining accurate records.

Key Competencies

Self-motivation Excellent use of initiative Excellent verbal and written communication Data capture and analysis Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure Effective multi-tasking Desire to exceed client expectations Skilled in the use of IT Organised with excellent time keeping Attention to detail and accuracy Discretion for confidential information

Key Accountabilities

Manage and prioritise multiple compliance-related tasks simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising the quality of work. This includes handling routine administrative tasks, client compliance checks, documentation updates, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner. To liaise with clients and third parties in order to complete the compliance procedures Handle information in a manner consistent with the firm's policies relating to data protection and information security Ensure a strong client experience, minimise complaints and assist clients where appropriate to understand what information is required from them and why To identify and report any areas of risk Be responsible for the maintenance of up to date and accurate compliance databases To deal with enquiries as efficiently as possible Escalate any issues to line manager To maintain good working relationships with colleagues and other departments To provide administrative support to the firm, including but not limited to the following: Producing and maintaining compliance data and files so that the information and supporting documents are readily accessible Ensuring that confidential information is not passed on to third parties without appropriate permission

Package

Competitive salary 20 days per annum annual leave plus statutory bank holidays. Additionally, the firm ordinarily closes between Christmas and New Year albeit the firm reserves the unfettered right to withdraw this additional leave as required by business needs. You will also get an extra day's holiday for your birthday and length of service. Entitlement to join the company pension scheme Entitlement to participate in the firm's cash healthcare scheme Enhanced maternity pay (subject to conditions)

Other candidate information

The role will be based at our Northwich office but there will be a contractual requirement to work at any of our Cheshire offices. Although this role is advertised as a full time position the firm will, upon request, consider whether the role can be conducted on a part time or shared basis. Any offer is conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory reference, a basic DBS check, Social Media Check, Employee Credit Check, Sanctions Check and a check with our Regulatory Body Poole Alcock is an equal opportunities employer and intends to treat everyone equally regardless of disability, race, sexual orientation, age or marital status.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Free parking On-site gym On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Free parking On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person