Legal Secretary - Compliance

Link Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a leading top-tier Irish law firm for a Risk & Compliance Assistant to join its growing Risk & Compliance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive professional with at least 3 years' administrative experience who is looking to develop a career in legal risk, governance and compliance. Previous experience in Risk & Compliance or KYC/AML is beneficial but not essential, as full support and ongoing development will be provided. This position will not suit FE 1 candidates

Salary: to €53k

Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, 1 day wfh, Life Assurance, Gym, Career Progression, Bike to Work Scheme, Travel Pass

Overall Package: to €64k

Working closely with senior members of the Risk & Compliance team, you will provide administrative and operational support across a broad range of risk management and compliance activities. The position offers exposure to governance, regulatory compliance, client onboarding, KYC/AML processes and a variety of internal projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration of the Risk & Compliance function.
• Assist with file audits, compliance monitoring and risk management initiatives.
• Help prepare policies, procedures, reports, presentations and committee papers.
• Coordinate meetings, maintain project trackers and support ongoing compliance projects.
• Update internal compliance resources and assist with staff training materials.
• Work with HR, Finance, IT and other departments on firm-wide compliance initiatives.
• Support client onboarding by reviewing KYC documentation and conducting compliance screening.
• Assist with client and matter risk assessments and follow up on outstanding documentation.

The Candidate:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an administrative or assistant role within a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to deal confidently with senior stakeholders.
• A genuine interest in risk management, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with legal systems such as World-Check, Intapp, Elite 3E or iManage would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an interest in learning new technologies, including AI tools