Compliance Associate
CompanyRayden Solicitors
Location
St Albans, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/8/2026
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Description
We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Associate to join our growing Risk & Compliance function. This is a key role supporting the Compliance Partner, Compliance Manager, Risk Partner, COLP and MLRO in maintaining and enhancing our firm-wide Compliance Framework.
If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoy solving complex regulatory challenges, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.
The Role
As a Compliance Associate, you will play a central role in supporting compliance operations across the firm, with particular focus on complaints handling, AML, data protection, and regulatory compliance. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure best practice, mitigate risk, and drive continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively manage potential complaints and maintain the complaints register
Deliver compliance inductions, training, and firm-wide updates
Support regulatory enquiries and lead/assist with investigations and projects
Monitor regulatory developments and support implementation
Review and update policies and procedures
Handle data protection matters (including DSARs)
Conduct file audits and support AML/CDD processes, working with the MLRO
Draft compliance reports and support accreditations (e.g. Lexcel, Investors in People)
Provide day-to-day risk and compliance support across the firm
About You
3+ years' experience in Risk & Compliance, AML, or Data Protection
Law firm experience preferred; qualified lawyer/compliance professional desirable
Strong knowledge of legal/regulatory frameworks
Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
Collaborative, solutions-focused, and confident engaging with stakeholders
If you're looking to take the next step in your compliance career and want to be part of a forward-thinking firm, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoy solving complex regulatory challenges, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.
The Role
As a Compliance Associate, you will play a central role in supporting compliance operations across the firm, with particular focus on complaints handling, AML, data protection, and regulatory compliance. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure best practice, mitigate risk, and drive continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively manage potential complaints and maintain the complaints register
Deliver compliance inductions, training, and firm-wide updates
Support regulatory enquiries and lead/assist with investigations and projects
Monitor regulatory developments and support implementation
Review and update policies and procedures
Handle data protection matters (including DSARs)
Conduct file audits and support AML/CDD processes, working with the MLRO
Draft compliance reports and support accreditations (e.g. Lexcel, Investors in People)
Provide day-to-day risk and compliance support across the firm
About You
3+ years' experience in Risk & Compliance, AML, or Data Protection
Law firm experience preferred; qualified lawyer/compliance professional desirable
Strong knowledge of legal/regulatory frameworks
Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
Collaborative, solutions-focused, and confident engaging with stakeholders
If you're looking to take the next step in your compliance career and want to be part of a forward-thinking firm, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
At Rayden Solicitors, we believe our employees are integral to our success. At the heart of our commitment to our people lies a range of staff benefits designed to ensure well-being, encourage growth and support overall job satisfaction.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
Life assurance
Annual buy/sell holiday scheme
25 days' holiday
Cash plan
Lifestyle savings and learning portal access
Flexible benefits include:
Cycle to work scheme
Tech benefits
Car maintenance scheme
Voluntary critical illness cover
Electric car scheme
Gym discounts
Voluntary private medical insurance
Recruitment agencies: All recruitment is managed by our internal Recruiter. Agencies must have signed Rayden Solicitors' terms of business before submitting candidates. Applications submitted without agreed terms, outside our online application system, or sent directly to partners or employees will not be treated as formal introductions.
For queries, please contact Georgie Roberts, Recruiter (gr@raydensolicitors.co.uk).
We work with a small number of preferred recruitment suppliers.
If you need any assistance or adjustments to take part in our application or interview process, please email us and we will be happy to help.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
Life assurance
Annual buy/sell holiday scheme
25 days' holiday
Cash plan
Lifestyle savings and learning portal access
Flexible benefits include:
Cycle to work scheme
Tech benefits
Car maintenance scheme
Voluntary critical illness cover
Electric car scheme
Gym discounts
Voluntary private medical insurance
Recruitment agencies: All recruitment is managed by our internal Recruiter. Agencies must have signed Rayden Solicitors' terms of business before submitting candidates. Applications submitted without agreed terms, outside our online application system, or sent directly to partners or employees will not be treated as formal introductions.
For queries, please contact Georgie Roberts, Recruiter (gr@raydensolicitors.co.uk).
We work with a small number of preferred recruitment suppliers.
If you need any assistance or adjustments to take part in our application or interview process, please email us and we will be happy to help.