Aml & Conflicts Assistant

7 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Trowers & Hamlins LLP Full time
Location/s

Manchester, Birmingham

Experience Level

Entry Level

Term

Permanent

Working Hours

Full Time

Practice Area / Department

Business Support - General Counsel and Risk

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 160 partners and 950 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, we provide a full-service integrated offering.


Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources.

We also act for many high net worth individuals.

We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. The truth is we don't prescribe who you are or how you ought to be. It's what you can do that interests us most.

While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities we look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics our people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full. We will help you in this. In fact, we will support you in every way we can.

Job Advert Description

Where you'll work


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

  • Assisting with checking documentation and AML information collected for the new client and matter opening process.
  • Assisting with carrying out research in respect of clients and matters, including client websites, using screening software and other appropriate databases.
  • Checking and verifying information provided by fee earners and support staff and providing guidance to fee earners and support staff internationally on the necessary information and documentation required to complete the new client and matter opening process.
  • Fielding and where possible dealing enquiries from fee earners and support staff and building good rapport.
  • To conduct and analyse potential conflicts of interest by using conflicts database searches in Intapp Open.
  • To be alert to potential commercial conflicts and ensure these are handled appropriately.
  • To work closely with the wider Risk and Compliance Team, who will provide training on carrying out more complex conflicts and AML analysis.
  • To gain a good understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct rules relating to conflicts of interest and the duties of confidentiality and disclosure.
  • To provide administration support within the team.
  • To assist with any other duties related to the resolution of conflicts of interest issues as required.

What you'll need

  • A positive and enthusiastic graduate who is looking to embark on a career within legal compliance. Nongraduates with previous compliance experience will also be considered.
  • Strong communication skills and client focused.
  • 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 and 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.

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