Legal and Compliance Officer

Mid Kent

£24k - £25k



My client, an established and successful firm based in West Malling require an enthusiastic and professional Legal Officer to join them on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will play an integral part of the Legal Compliance team, ensuring all products and services offered on the inhouse software service are comprehensive, accurate and client focussed.

Your duties will include:

* Ensuring all changes and new developments on legislation are regularly checked, updating management and relevant clients on the new changes, also developing new content and enhancements to the software
* Continuously check for improvement opportunities, identifying any potential issues that could have a detrimental impact to the clients and accurately communicating findings to the legal team, to ensure rapid and effective customer and internal support is provided effectively
* Spotting potential product compliance risks regarding changes to the software's functionality, content, and service delivery processes
* Regularly update the legal team regarding any changes to relevant upcoming legislation and contractual requirements, to ensure expert and timely advice can be given to clientele to minimise the risk arising from commercial contracts
* Support the legal team with compliance and regulatory issues on bespoke projects where required
* Actively assist the team in providing reports and performance statistics on the systems processes
* Providing timely assistance and advice with any legal matters as and when they arise

The ideal candidate will have/be:

* Previous experience of working within a legal environment
* A pre-graduate or graduate in Law or Business Science (part time hours can be discussed)
* A strong desire to exceed expectations and driven to provide excellent customer service
* Flexible and willing to make personal sacrifices by working beyond normal hours when necessary
* Personable with the ability to build and maintain productive relationship with colleagues and clients
* Self-motivated and able to work to own initiative
* An understanding of how to effectively prioritise a busy workload and be able to remain calm in pressured environments
* Strong IT skills
* An excellent grasp of English, both written and verbal and have strong numeracy skills with first rate interpersonal skills

The role will suit someone wanting to improve their skills and develop within a role for the long term. You will be given the opportunity to work in a successful and growing business with room to develop.

If you believe you meet the above criteria, please apply for immediate consideration!

This role is being handled by Nicole Hill, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment