Job Description

Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.


As a Senior Ethics & Compliance Administrator you will play an integral part of the team in keeping workflow processes going within the department and assisting the Ethics & Compliance department with the day-to-day tasks as more particularly described below.


The ideal candidate will be well-organised, have proven experience in prioritising tasks and be used to taking their own initiative to get tasks done.

Key Responsibilities

Co-ordinate & record file reviews Record keeping and maintaining compliance registers Manage staff training exercises and the learning management platform Conduct (limited) client due diligence, in particular in relation to adverse media, PEP, and sanctions results Responding to certain daily queries Additional ad hoc administrative duties Run, analyse and take appropriate action on compliance reports from the Firms Practice Management System and Case Management Systemto monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement General admin assistance with:

New starter ethics and compliance inductions Policy and document creation and management System and process testing Internal training and communications Research Internal audits and firm risk assessments

What Were Looking For

Law firm experience is preferred Proven experience as an administrator in a compliance role, preferably at least 2 years Excellent communication skills Excellent organisational skills Strong attention to detail Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Powerpoint Professional with high standards of integrity, in particular, must understand the importance of confidentiality given the nature of the role
This is a full-time permanent position in one of our Thame offices, Monday to Friday, 9am 5.00pm.

Why work for Lightfoots Solicitors?

Our staff are our greatest asset and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. We provide a range of benefits to support you in and outside of the workplace.


Firstly, you will enjoy enhanced annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme, alongside a competitive salary.

Why work for Lightfoots Solicitors?

Our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. Our benefits package has been built around what our people value the most;

Money Matters

Competitive industry salary - with annual salary reviews & bonus scheme Enhanced pension contributions (with qualifying service) Discounted legal fees - discounted conveyancing & wills for you and your family Personal financial advice - helping you achieve your financial goals Discounts - from a wide range of retailers Employee Referral Scheme - up to 1000 bonus

Mind, Body & Soul Matters

Enhanced holiday allowance Private Health Insurance - with qualifying service Healthcare Cash Plan - money back for everyday health expenses, for you and your dependents, such as optical & dental 24/7 Virtual GP Access - help & support available for when you need it Company Sick Pay - with the option to use this for caring for a dependant Free flu jabs- onsite annual flu vaccinations Discounted Gym Memberships - as well as discounts for other health related retailers Free fruit in all offices - fresh fruit delivered to the office each week Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access to counselling and support Mental health first aiders - we have nine qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm providing confidential support Wellbeing events - held throughout the year, from stress resilience workshops to wellbeing breakfasts and lunchtime walks Paid volunteer days - to volunteer for a charity of your choice Events - firm organised events throughout the year including quarterly socials, breakfast briefings, book club , Christmas party & lots more. Committees - we have active Social ,Charity, Wellbeing and ESG committees.

Family Matters

Enhanced family leave - enhanced pay for Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental leave Flexible working - our Flexible working policy helps with your work life balance Flexible sickness entitlement - the option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs care Healthcare Cash Plan - money back for everyday health expenses, for you and your dependents

Career Matters

Learning & Development - access to hundreds of webinars and training courses Paid study leave - with sponsored training opportunities Long Service Awards - we celebrate & reward our long standing colleagues Lightfoots Core Values Award - Rewarding colleagues who have demonstrated our core values

Apply

If you think this role is perfect for you (or nearly perfect, we would still like to hear from you) please apply or if you would simply like to find out more you can contact our recruitment team on recruitment@lightfoots.co.uk.


As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview please do let us know.


Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.