Compliance Paralegal - 6 Month FTC

Job Description

Role: Compliance Paralegal

Working Pattern: 5 days per week (4 days in the office)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 to 6 months (with potential extension)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Paralegal to support a growing and high performing in-house Legal & Compliance function on a fixed-term basis. This role offers exposure to a broad range of compliance, regulatory, and investigative work within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Legal & Compliance team to support financial crime compliance, risk management, policy development, and internal investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Legal & Compliance team across a range of compliance and investigation matters
• Conducting third-party due diligence on suppliers, including use of Dun & Bradstreet
• Assisting with financial crime compliance initiatives (bribery, corruption, fraud)
• Supporting risk assessments, compliance audits, and control testing exercises
• Preparing and maintaining risk registers to identify and manage legal, regulatory, and operational risks
• Updating and maintaining compliance policies and procedures
• Assisting with internal compliance workshops and risk assessment exercises
• Supporting competition and antitrust compliance activities
• Preparing presentations and materials for internal stakeholders
• Providing general support on ad hoc compliance projects

Required Skills & Experience

• Prior experience in a legal compliance role within a corporate environment
• Working knowledge of financial crime compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of the UK Bribery Act
• Knowledge of the Modern Slavery Act
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector
• Exposure to transaction testing or general ledger review
• Experience supporting internal investigations

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented compliance professional to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic and regulated international business.