Legal Secretary and compliance assistant

 Job description

We are looking for a Junior Legal Secretary to join our team at Payine .You will be reporting directly to the managing director.

You will work closely with the Head of Compliance to assist with diary management, office management and matter prioritisation.

A minimum of 1 year experience as a Legal Secretary working at Partner level and be driven by working in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment. This is a busy and varied role. Strong MS Office skills are a must as you will be responsible for formatting and amending large complex legal documents We are looking for a Legal Secretary who is highly organised, pro-active and good team player!

The candidate must be: -

Outgoing and confident

Keen to learn and help others in the office

Proficient in transcription of dictation and use of Microsoft Office

The candidate will be trained to assist in the following responsibilities:

Manage the company’s outsourcing arrangements

Project manage bank account openings for the company’s operating and segregated clients accounts

Keep relationships with current banking providers ongoing

Assist with compliance and anti-money laundering activities

Keep up to date with relevant FCA changes

Ensure the business possesses the relevant E-money/FCA regulations and principles

Assist front office with day to day ad-hoc queries, provide general regulatory advice to the company

Support Senior Management

Advise on regulatory practices for building and strengthening frameworks

Occasionally present your findings/opinions to senior management or members of the board

Perform KYC and AML checks

Prepare and review policies and procedures to ensure compliance

Job Type: Full-time