Role: Legal and Compliance Assistant (Family Office)
Location: Central London
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per year
Start Date: ASAP
5 full days per week, fully office-based
 
Overview and Opportunity
 
Achieve Professionals are supporting our long-term client in their search for a Russian-speaking Legal Counsel for a Single Family Office in Central London.
 
Job Description
 
The ideal candidate will have strong document management skills, advanced level with working with Microsoft software, and a solid understanding of corporate and administrative procedures.
 
While a legal background is preferable, it is not essential. Russian speaking is essential.
 
Role Responsibilities:

• Review and proofread legal and corporate documents for accuracy and consistency
• Utilise advanced Microsoft Word and Excel features (automatic cross-references, tables of contents, paragraph numbering) to ensure properly structured documents
• Work with basic corporate documents from jurisdictions such as the UK, BVI, or other offshore locations
• Complete bank account opening forms and populate template agreements/documents with company and director details
• Assist with KYC procedures, document collection, and verification
• Support the preparation and submission of visa applications and similar official forms
• Maintain comprehensive checklists of required documents, track invoices, and verify payments against engagement letters

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a paralegal, legal secretary or compliance support role, either within a law firm or in-house
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with corporate documents (e.g. incorporation certificates, director registers, resolutions)
• Understanding of KYC requirements and document verification processes
• Ability to complete banking and corporate forms accurately 
• Experience with visa applications and official form submissions is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to multitask
• Russian speak is advantageous, but not essential

To apply for this role, please email andrew@achieveprofessionals.com