Specialist Compliance Analyst - Elite US Law Firm

This is a rare opportunity for a compliance professional to join the London office of a prestigious international law firm in a newly created role. With a specialist focus on the firm’s high-profile Private Client / Private Wealth practice, this position offers the chance to work at the heart of one of the world’s most respected firms.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 plus generous benefits

• Direct visibility with senior leadership, including the MLRO, COLP and DPO

• Specialist exposure to complex international wealth structures and high-value matters

• Excellent career progression opportunities within a global top-tier firm

As Compliance Analyst, you will report to the Financial Crime Lawyer and the Associate Director – Risk & Compliance, while working closely with senior lawyers in London and New York. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the firm’s AML compliance framework is applied to Private Client matters, particularly those involving complex international wealth structures. Alongside this, you’ll support wider compliance initiatives and projects, giving you broad exposure across the risk and compliance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) and risk assessments across trusts, foundations, companies, and other private wealth structures

• Manage and monitor AML reviews, ensuring matters are resolved in line with firm policies and UK regulations

• Maintain and update internal CDD records and oversee ongoing compliance reviews

• Support communications with lawyers, clients, and intermediaries such as family offices

• Collaborate with the Finance and Billing team to ensure compliance with AML requirements

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• Contribute to ad hoc compliance projects and broader risk initiatives

This role would suit a compliance analyst or paralegal with at least two years’ experience in a top-tier City or international law firm, ideally within Private Client or Private Wealth. You will have a strong grasp of UK AML and sanctions regulations and practical experience applying them to UHNWIs, PEPs, trusts, and offshore structures. High levels of professionalism, discretion, and organisational skill are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. Experience with intake and screening systems such as Intapp, World Check, or Orbis would be advantageous.

This is a newly created, high-visibility role in a world-class US law firm, offering both responsibility and progression. With a specialist focus on Private Client / Private Wealth compliance, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with senior leadership, supporting high-value clients, and contributing to both AML and wider compliance initiatives.