Assistant Compliance Officer
Compliance, Risk & Governance Team
Develop a specialist legal career with Banner Jones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are you curious, analytical and interested in how law firms manage risk, regulation and professional standards?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banner Jones is seeking an Assistant Compliance Officer to join our Compliance, Risk & Governance Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced compliance professionals and gain exposure to a broad range of legal, regulatory and business issues within a successful regional law firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you are a qualified solicitor, experienced legal professional, compliance specialist or someone looking to move into a compliance-focused career, we would like to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Opportunity
You will play an important role in supporting the firm’s compliance and governance activities, helping to ensure we continue to deliver high professional standards to our clients and regulators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working closely with our senior compliance team, you will gain experience across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Risk management and regulatory compliance.
Anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention.
Data protection and information governance.
File review and quality assurance processes.
Regulatory audits and accreditations.
Policy development and implementation.
Staff training and awareness initiatives.
No two days are the same, and the role offers exposure to a wide variety of interesting and often complex matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About You
We are looking for someone who is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Naturally curious and enjoys solving problems.
Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
Comfortable working with confidential information.
A confident communicator with strong written skills.
Interested in regulation, governance and professional standards.
Looking to build a long-term career in compliance, risk management or legal practice.
Applications are welcomed from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solicitors and legal executives.
Experienced legal support professionals.
Risk and compliance professionals.
Graduates with relevant experience and a strong interest in legal compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Join Banner Jones?
You’ll benefit from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Direct mentoring from experienced compliance leaders.
Exposure to Board-level and strategic compliance work.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
High levels of responsibility and variety.
Ongoing professional development.
A clear pathway for career progression.
This role forms part of the firm’s long-term succession planning and provides genuine opportunities for progression within the compliance and governance function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Success Looks Like
You’ll become a trusted source of support across the firm, helping colleagues navigate regulatory requirements, identify risks and maintain the high professional standards expected of a modern law firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You’ll develop specialist expertise that is increasingly valuable throughout the legal sector while working as part of a team that plays a central role in the firm’s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Build expertise. Develop influence. Make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are an equal opportunities employer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Closing Date: Sunday 11th October 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n