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Form of work
SalaryThis opportunity is part of a centralised business intake team. This opportunity offers a candidate the opportunity to build on their existing knowledge and experience within legal compliance. The firm operates a hybrid working policy where we can work two days a week in the office with the rest of the week being flexible. The team is currently spread across all of our UK offices and we regularly communicate and meet virtually and in person.
What you'll be doing
Collecting and reviewing CDD for new clients and undertaking CDD.
Carrying out in depth research in respect of clients and matters and experience of using various company registries, corporate databases and risk screening software.
Providing guidance to fee-earners in relation to source of funds for transactional matters.
Carrying out client and matter risk assessments on Intapp.
Handling and dealing with enquiries from fee earners and support staff and building a good rapport.
To conduct and analyse potential conflicts of interest by using conflicts database searches.
To assess, interpret and analyse conflict search results and communicate with fee earners regarding potential conflicts.
To be alert to potential commercial conflicts and ensure these are handled appropriately.
Triaging and managing the resolution of conflict issues until escalation to the senior analysts is required.
Demonstrate a good understanding of the SRA Standards and Regulations relating to conflicts of interest and the duties of confidentiality and disclosure.
To assist with the establishment and maintenance of information barriers.
What you'll need
A minimum of 2 years' experience within legal compliance at an international law firm.
Experience of AML and legal conflicts management.
Experience of using Intapp Open.
Strong communication skills.
Experience and ability to work well with others as part of a team and to also work independently.
Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Good attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to interact with fee earners and support staff, whilst building positive relationships and establishing yourself as a key member of both the team and the Firm.
Excellent organisational skills.
Excellent IT skills across the MS suite of programmes along with a keen interest and willingness to learn new computer packages, software and systems.
Prepared to undertake training deemed necessary by the Firm to meet the needs of the business and be flexible in approach.
Degree qualified in Law, Risk Management, Economics, Politics, Business or related discipline.
