Risk & Compliance Paralegal

At Greenwoods, we’re proud to be different. We’re collaborative, commercially astute, and deeply committed to our people.

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Our Risk and Compliance team plays a vital role in fostering a strong culture of compliance across the firm. From client onboarding through to the completion of instructions, we support anti-money laundering compliance, including source of funds and wealth checks.

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The team also handles conflict and conduct queries, professional indemnity and general insurance renewals, complaints, claims, and circumstances. Beyond this, we contribute to procurement processes, due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, HR support, risk assessments, and data privacy.

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We oversee information and cyber security and lead on ad hoc project work. By partnering closely with both legal and support teams ensuring our regulatory and ethical obligations are met while maintaining a the highest standard of client service.

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Role Purpose

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We’re looking for a detail oriented and proactive Paralegal to join our Risk & Compliance team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the firm meets its regulatory and professional obligations.

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You’ll support fee earners across departments, with a particular focus on file reviews and compliance tasks such as source of funds and wealth checks.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands on experience in a fast paced legal environment, contribute to the smooth running of our compliance function, and help maintain the highest standards of client service.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Conduct client file reviews to ensure they are complete, accurate, and compliant with firm policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support fee earners by carrying out source of funds and wealth checks for both new and existing clients, helping to maintain robust anti-money laundering standards.
• Respond to compliance helpdesk queries, providing clear and timely guidance, and assist with general administrative tasks that support the Risk & Compliance function.
• Contribute to ad hoc project work, including research, data gathering, and process improvement initiatives that enhance the firm’s compliance framework.

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Key Measures of Success

• Accurate and timely completion of file reviews and compliance checks.
• Effective support to fee earners and the Risk & Compliance team.
• Prompt and professional handling of compliance queries.
• Demonstrated initiative in improving processes and contributing to projects.
• Consistent adherence to confidentiality and regulatory standards.

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What We’re Looking For

• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with colleagues and clients.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a collaborative team player.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Analytical mindset; able to interpret and apply regulatory requirements with sound judgement, knowing when to escalate areas of uncertainty to a line manager.
• Problem solving skills; proactive in identifying issues and proposing practical solutions.
• Adaptability; comfortable working across departments and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Tech savvy; confident using legal tech tools and compliance platforms.
• Strong time management; able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Professional integrity; demonstrates a strong sense of ethics and responsibility.
• Client-focused approach; understands the importance of compliance in delivering excellent service.

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Why Join Us?

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We offer a supportive, inclusive culture with flexible working, development opportunities, and strong focus on wellbeing and professional growth.

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We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll ensure a positive and inclusive experience.

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