KMA Legal Recruitment

About the Company

KMA Legal Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment agency with over a decade of experience placing exceptional lawyers at all levels across London and the South East into private practice and in-house positions.

KMA Legal have an established network of businesses including leading global and city law firms as well as boutique, west end and regional and national law firms. We are also partnered with in-house legal departments across a wide variety of sectors.

We are proud to stand out for having an honest, thorough and consultative approach and are passionate about having long-lasting relationships with our clients and candidates.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

KMA Legal Recruitment

Job Title

Banking and Finance Associate

Job Description

Job Title: Banking and Finance Associate Role Summary: Provide legal support for lenders, corporates and sponsors on leveraged finance, real estate finance, project finance and asset‑based lending transactions. Draft, negotiate and execute financing documents, advise on legal risks and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful deal completion. Expectations: - 2–5 years post‑qualification experience in banking and finance practice. - Strong drafting skills and ability to produce high‑quality documentation. - Prior exposure to real estate finance and/or leveraged finance is preferred. Key Responsibilities: - Draft and review loan agreements, security documents, and ancillary transaction paperwork. - Advise on legal structuring, compliance, and risk mitigation for financing deals. - Communicate with clients, lenders, and external counsel to coordinate transaction execution. - Conduct legal research and prepare concise reports to inform strategy. - Support syndication, closing, and implementation processes for financing arrangements. Required Skills: - Excellent drafting, editing, and attention to detail. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. - Knowledge of banking statutes, financial regulations, and industry practices. Required Education & Certifications: - Qualified lawyer (LLB/BA, Law Diploma or equivalent). - Completion of bar or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., LPC, BCL, or CQ). - Admission to the legal profession in the relevant jurisdiction.

Birmingham, United kingdom

Hybrid

18-02-2026

Company Name

KMA Legal Recruitment

Job Title

Senior Risk and Compliance Manager

Job Description

Job title: Senior Risk and Compliance Manager Role Summary: Oversee and strengthen the firm’s risk management and compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to all UK legal and regulatory requirements. Work closely with partnership and practitioners to embed a culture of compliance and manage third‑party and client due diligence. Expectations: • Strategic, detail‑oriented leader with deep knowledge of SRA, AML, sanctions, UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. • Proven ability to develop, implement and audit compliance systems in a law firm setting. • Strong stakeholder management, influencing partners, regulators and external auditors. Key Responsibilities: - Assist the Head of Risk & Compliance in designing and maintaining risk management and compliance policies. - Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across all practice areas, identify vulnerabilities, and propose mitigation strategies. - Develop and deliver training programmes on compliance obligations for all staff. - Manage client due diligence and conflict‑checking processes, responding to referrals from onboarding teams. - Monitor regulatory changes; advise partnership on implications of new legislation, guidance and best practice. - Coordinate relationships with external regulators, auditors and insurers; handle regulatory enquiries and investigations. - Prepare compliance reporting for the Management Board, summarising risks, incidents and corrective actions. - Maintain the risk register, business continuity plans and incident response protocols. Required Skills: - Legal or business domain expertise with significant experience in risk and compliance within a law firm. - In‑depth knowledge of SRA requirements, AML, sanctions, UK GDPR and professional conduct rules. - Strong analytical, audit and risk assessment capabilities. - Excellent communication, training and stakeholder engagement skills. - Capacity to influence partners and embed compliance culture. - Proficiency in using compliance management systems and regulatory databases. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or related discipline. - Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CILEx, CIPM, or similar) preferred. - Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks, including SRA, GDPR/Data Protection Act and AML sanctions.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

11-03-2026