Legal Compliance Administrator – Colchester

Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a detail-driven compliance professional with strong experience in legal processes, AML checks, and ID verification? We are seeking a skilled Legal Compliance Administrator to join a team in Colchester, supporting essential regulatory and compliance operations across the business.

About the Role

In this vital position, you will oversee a wide range of compliance activities, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks, Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, and Right to Work/ID verification. You will ensure the business remains compliant with legal, regulatory, and internal standards while providing clear administrative support to the Compliance Manager and wider legal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and document AML, KYC, and due-diligence checks on clients, suppliers, or candidates.
• Perform ID verification, Right to Work checks, and maintain secure records.
• Maintain, update, and audit compliance registers, policies, and internal guidance.
• Support regulatory reporting and prepare compliance/audit documentation.
• Monitor changes in legislation and help implement updated compliance procedures.
• Manage and resolve compliance queries from internal stakeholders.
• Assist with risk assessments and escalate compliance concerns where appropriate.
• Work closely with legal teams, external regulators, and internal departments.

About You

We are looking for someone with exceptional organisational skills and a strong compliance background.

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in legal compliance, AML/KYC processes, or regulatory administration.
• Strong understanding of AML regulations, identity verification standards, and due-diligence procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify irregularities or potential risks.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and compliance software systems.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Ongoing compliance, legal, and AML training
• Supportive and professional working environment

If you have proven experience with AML, legal compliance, and ID verification — and you’re looking for the next step in your compliance career — we’d love to hear from you.

Please email alternatively call or apply online.