Client Assistant

2 weeks ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Eversheds Sutherland Full time
Region- EMEA

  • Practice group
  • International Operations


 Office
  • Leeds


 Position type
  • Permanent
  • Summary
  • We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000+ colleagues in more than 30 countries. We're full service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we're equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we're purposeful and purposeled. So although the world is fastmoving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We're ambitious for our clients, our communities and for you. Whether you're starting out on your career or well established, whether you're a lawyer or in business services. If you're looking for what's next, we are too.

What to expect
For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It's energetic, fast-moving and there's always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what's next, will ensure you thrive too.

Our team


The Eversheds Sutherland Business Acceptance Team (BAT) is a business critical function operating within the Risk Team to support the business in meeting its legal and regulatory obligations.

The department is based in Leeds and is split into two sub-teams, the Conflicts Team and the Client Opening Team.


Role and key responsibilities


The Client Opening Team provides support to the partners and fee earners across all practice groups to ensure compliance with Anti Money Laundering ("AML") obligations in the various locations we do business.

You will be responsible for carrying out due diligence on the Firm's clients and any third party payers to ensure the Firm is not exposed to financial crime.

This is a varied role covering multiple client types located in various jurisdictions across the globe.

The role requires a mix of technical knowledge, commercial awareness and highly tuned research skills and provides a unique insight into the breadth of work of a global law firm.

A structured training plan has been developed to equip you for the role and there are opportunities for development and progression within the team.


  • Ensuring new client submissions or reactivations of existing clients are processed in accordance with applicable AML legislation, regulatory requirements and the Firm's internal policies.
  • Conduct thorough research from a range of sources and databases in order to build a risk profile for both new and existing clients.
  • Conduct client and matter risk assessments and categorise clients in line with Firm policies and procedures.
  • Analyse client due diligence information, identify any potential AML issues and escalate to the Senior BAT Manager, Senior Inhouse Counsel or MLRO.
  • Process third party payment requests in line with Firm policies and procedures.
  • Screen clients and counterparties against applicable sanctions lists and escalate any potential issues to the Sanctions Clearance Group.
  • Collate and record client due diligence information and maintain accurate records of progress throughout the client onboarding process.
  • Provide an efficient and professional service to the legal teams and provide support and advice throughout the client opening and ongoing monitoring processes.
  • Assist in the delivery of BAT projects where required.

Skills and experience

We are looking for:

  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to conduct thorough research using the internet and databases.
  • Ability to work independently and with others as part of a team along with remaining calm and professional at times of increased workload and pressure.
  • Excellent IT skills across the MS suite of programmes and willingness to learn new computer packages, software and document management systems.
  • Language skills (particularly German, Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin or Cantonese) are desirable but not essential.

What's in it for you?


At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.


  • We're fair, transparent and equitable
  • We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
  • We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
  • We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
  • We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional

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