Risk & Compliance Apprentice
About the role
Client Onboarding & Compliance Administration:
- Manage client onboarding activities, ensuring accurate collection, verification and maintenance of client information and records
- Conduct client conflict checks and support the onboarding journey from initial instruction through to file opening
- Maintain high standards of data accuracy, record keeping, data hygiene and file management
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Risk Assessment:
- Support Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) processes, including identity verification and due diligence checks
- Review and analyse client screening reports, identifying potential risks, sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs) and other compliance concerns
- Assist with client and matter risk assessments, investigating source of funds information and escalating higher-risk matters where appropriate
- Contribute to ensuring compliance with money laundering regulations and internal risk management procedures
Compliance Monitoring & Advisory Support:
- Support the Compliance team in promoting adherence to regulatory requirements and firm-wide compliance standard
- Assist with matters relating to Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, helping ensure client monies are handled appropriately and compliantly
- Respond to routine compliance enquiries and provide administrative support to fee earners and operational teams
Reporting, Analysis & Continuous Improvement:
- Produce and maintain compliance reports, management information and monitoring data
- Analyse compliance trends and data to support audits, risk monitoring and process improvements
- Assist in developing guidance materials, procedural documentation and compliance training
Working week
Monday - Friday, full time office based position, 50 Farringdon Rd, London EC1M 3HE.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
Your apprenticeship will be a combination of learning on the job, eight study modules and two assessments which you will have three months to complete.
Training Provider.
CSA (SERVICES) LTD.
Training Course: Regulatory compliance officer (level 4).
What you’ll learn: Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer.
Training schedule:
07/12/2026 - Workshop 1
15/02/2027 - Workshop 2
05/04/2027 - Workshop 3
14/06/2027 - Workshop 4
09/08/2027 - Workshop 5
04/10/2027 - Workshop 6
06/12/2027 - Workshop 7
07/02/2028 - Workshop 8
You will develop your understanding of anti-money laundering, SRA requirements, data protection, and the practical steps the firm takes to identify and mitigate risk.
The opportunity will provide hands-on learning through supporting audits, maintaining accurate records, contributing to reports and helping colleagues access clear compliance information. In doing so, you will strengthen your attention to detail, judgement, communication and problem-solving skills while building a strong platform for continued professional development in the legal and compliance professions.
Company benefits
Company benefits:
- Company pension scheme after three months - the firm will contribute 3% of your qualifying earnings into the scheme
- Medical cash plan with Health Shield available after successful completion of probationary period
- Life insurance scheme covering 3x salary
- Access to MYNDUP, the firm’s mental health wellbeing partner
Things to consider
- Provide a copy of your passport / other relevant documents to confirm your identity
- Must be able eligible and maintain the right to work in the UK for the duration of the Apprenticeship
- Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Other standard background checks upon acceptance of our offer
We welcome you to share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry work experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
About LAWRENCE STEPHENS LIMITED
We’re an ambitious and growing law firm providing commercial solutions across a range of sectors. Servicing an impressive client base that includes big name Banks, international businesses and HNWIs. We are located five minutes away from Chancery Lane and Farringdon tube stations. The office environment is an open plan workspace that encourages learning and development and a sense of camaraderie. The drinks fridge is always full and there is always coffee brewing in the canteen.
We are a collaborative and supportive team that values strong working relationships, with a variety of social events and activities that provide opportunities that help colleagues build meaningful connections across the firm.