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Compliance Officer Jobs in Athens, Attiki, Greece at Watson Farley & Williams
Title: Compliance Officer
Company: Watson Farley & Williams
Location: Athens, Attiki, Greece
Compliance Officer
Athens, Greece
Permanent
What we are looking for:
This role is based in our Athens office working in a small team advising and supporting fee-earners and support staff on a broad range of issues including but not limited to anti-money laundering, risk assessment issues, conflict checking, escrow arrangements and opening matter files. This is a critical function, and involves detailed analysis, research into companies, as well as advising and liaising with lawyers and staff across the firm.
What you’ll be doing:
- Reviewing and advising the fee earners on escrow arrangements from a compliance perspective.
- Reviewing new client and matter requests to ensure that all relevant information has been provided to satisfy our regulatory requirements and liaising with fee earners on obtaining any outstanding information.
- Analysing conflict check requests to identify any legal and commercial conflicts and, liaising with partners accordingly.
- Undertaking PEP, sanctions and background checks as required and advising fee earners how to navigate any results.
- Prompt escalation of high-risk matters or other areas of concern to the Senior Officer, Compliance Manager, Head of Risk and Compliance, and/or Director of Risk and Compliance whichever is appropriate.
- Running sanction screening.
- Reviewing and maintaining registers including process agency matters, gifts and hospitality, data protection, PEPs and Enhanced risk matters.
- Dealing with ad hoc queries and compliance projects as requested.
- Training the team or other colleagues.
Skills & qualifications:
- Knowledge and application of relevant legislation, regulations and law society/bar association guidance, but not limited to conflicts, financial crime prevention, sanctions, ethics and professional conduct.
- Experience of performing Conflict, CDD and sanctions checks on entities and individuals in a law firm.
- Experience of Escrow Arrangements (preferably obtained in a law firm).
- Knowledge of SRA rules including conflicts of interests and accounts rules.
- Law degree or other relevant qualification.
- Experience of using Intapp software products.
- MS Office skills.
- Experience of using AI tools, such as CoPilot or Legora
Please note: We conduct thorough pre-employment screening checks as part of our recruitment process.
What we can offer you:
We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees.
Who we are:
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is a sector-focused international law firm with extensive expertise and industry insight across its core sectors of energy, infrastructure and transport. Through its network of 19 offices, the firm advises clients on complex, high-value transactions and disputes – matters requiring precise legal execution and a nuanced understanding of global market dynamics.
The firm’s success is driven by its people. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can grow, share ideas and make an impact. Guided by its values –We are experts, We are united and We care – the firm delivers exceptional service through strong relationships and teamwork. The firm is committed to clear career paths, championing diversity and investing in its people so they can thrive.
Diversity and inclusion are integral to the firm’s strategy and underpin its efforts to attract and retain top talent. All employment decisions are made objectively, based on merit and ability and the firm is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment. As a Disability Confident employer, WFW welcomes adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions and participates in the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you would like to apply through this scheme or require adjustments during any stage of the process, please contact [email protected] and include “Disability Confident Scheme Application” in the subject line of your email.
