Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East, our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw, which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We believe it is our people that make us unique. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a responsible and sustainable way, with the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
As an AML and Conflicts Assistant, you will work as part of the centralised Business Intake Team, which has a vast amount of knowledge on legal compliance. Your key responsibilities in this role will include:
* Assisting with checking documentation and AML information.
* Assisting with carrying out research in respect of clients and matters.
* Checking and verifying information provided by fee earners and support staff and providing guidance on the necessary information and documentation.
* Fielding and, where possible, dealing with enquiries from fee earners and support staff.
* Conducting and analysing potential conflicts of interest by using conflicts database searches in Intapp Open.
* Gaining a good understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct rules relating to conflicts of interest and the duties of confidentiality and disclosure.
* Assisting with any other duties related to the resolution of conflicts of interest issues as required.
To succeed in this role, you'll need to have:
* Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.
* The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Good attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent IT skills across the MS suite of programmes.
* A keen interest and willingness to learn new computer packages, software, and systems.
We're looking for someone who is:
* A positive and enthusiastic graduate or a non-graduate with previous compliance experience.
* Prepared to undertake training and be flexible in approach.
* A team player.
* Organised.
Our benefits include an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva, and Private Medical Insurance (currently with Vitality Health) after 6 months of employment, which includes discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments, and much more.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity, and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role, treated equally irrespective of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non-binary), race, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.
If you require any further information on our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team at recruit@trowers.com.
As part of our recruitment policy, candidates are subject to employment screening background checks, including personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications, and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.
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