Risk & Compliance Advisor
Glasgow (Hybrid)
Full-time - 9am–5pm

We’re working with a leading Scottish law firm looking for someone to join their close knit growing compliance function.

This is a hands-on role that sits at the heart of the firm’s business acceptance and risk management function. You’ll be advising partners and fee-earners on AML, sanctions, conflicts, and broader financial crime risks, helping the firm take on work confidently while meeting top tier regulatory standards.

The Role?

• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and AML reviews for new and existing clients and matters
• Assess AML, bribery, sanctions, reputational, sectoral, and jurisdictional risks
• Review and verify identity documentation in line with AML legislation and firm policy
• Prepare detailed written risk assessments, including analysis aligned to FATF typologies
• Draft escalations to the MLRO and Compliance leadership, including legal and regulatory analysis
• Support ongoing monitoring and periodic file reviews
• Manage online client verification processes (e.g. Amiqus) and progress new business instructions
• Advise matter teams on risk mitigation, clearance conditions, and ongoing compliance obligations
• Respond to AML and conflicts queries, liaising directly with partners on complex issues
• Identify and resolve conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues
• Support AML investigations and assist with SAR preparation
• Deliver AML and compliance training across the firm
• Contribute to compliance projects, system improvements, and policy development

About You?

• 3+ years experience AML and conflicts within specifically within a law firm
• Solid understanding of UK AML regulations, sanctions regimes, and financial crime risks
• Experience dealing with high-risk jurisdictions, PEPs, and complex ownership structures
• Confident handling low to medium complexity matters independently, with exposure to more complex cases
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and providing clear, practical advice

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (3 days in office!)
• Supportiveenvironment
• Opportunity for internal progression
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays 
• Private healthcare
• Great company wide benefits

Interested?

Know someone who could be great?

Reach out, let's have a confidential conversation 

Lauren.Eager@QEDLegal.com