Legal Administrator
Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £24,000 DOE
Hours: Full time and hybrid (3 office days, 2 from home)
Our well established and successful client is looking for a legal administrator to join their new business team. The role would suit someone who has experience as a legal assistant/secretary.
About you
Previous experience in an administration role
A basic understanding of AML and/or conflict compliance although additional training will be provided as part of the role
A basic understanding of onboarding processes
Good attention to detail
Good organisational and time management skills
Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
Good level of IT competence
Good problem solving skills
Willingness to learn and develop as the role develops
Team player
Duties
To conduct anti money laundering (AML) checks and conflict searches on new clients and new matters including research of corporate clients entity structures and beneficial ownership arrangements
To assist clients, ensuring confidentiality at all times, with the completion of AML checks
To undertake file opening processes for new clients and new matters
To review the current documentation held for existing clients to ensure compliance with our policies and identifying any additional checks required
To maintain accurate records and documentation related to AML and conflict searches
To provide support to the wider compliance team, as required
To carry out any other administrative and ad-hoc duties