Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

About the Company

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 1,500 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.




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Company Name

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Job Title

Risk & Compliance Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Risk & Compliance Assistant Role Summary: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Director of Risk & Compliance and the team, managing calendar, travel, expenses, invoicing, record‑keeping, training coordination, and compliance communications for a global legal practice. Expectations: - Deliver precise, timely support in a fast‑paced environment. - Own projects and maintain high accuracy. - Communicate effectively with internal partners, external providers, and training teams. - Demonstrate strong judgment and teamwork. Key Responsibilities: - Manage the Director’s calendar, meetings, room bookings, travel, and accommodations. - Administer expenses via Chrome River and liaise with Finance on invoice processing. - Maintain electronic filing, version control, and master records of compliance activities. - Coordinate training schedules, room bookings, and attendance registers; prepare training materials and coordinate IT/AV resources. - Support insider lists management, policy preparation, and continuing education liaison. - Monitor and respond to Risk & Compliance inboxes, escalating queries. - Assist with annual practising certificate renewals and document production. - Organise team events and ad‑hoc administrative tasks. Required Skills: - Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and punctuality. - Strong written and verbal communication; excellent interpersonal skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. - Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage time effectively in a dynamic setting. - Team player with sound judgment and willingness to own projects. Required Education & Certifications: - Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (preferred fields: Business, Law, or related). - No mandatory certifications required, though knowledge of compliance frameworks is an advantage.

London, United kingdom

On site

04-01-2026