Business Support - General Counsel and Risk
Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 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 facilitates 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 commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, valuing the variety of our partnership. We are different, and we believe it is our people that make us unique. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business responsibly and sustainably, guided by the principles of ESG.
As an AML and Conflicts Assistant, you will work as part of the centralised Business Intake Team, which has extensive knowledge on legal compliance. Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Assisting with checking documentation and AML information.
2. Conducting research in respect of clients and matters.
3. Verifying information provided by fee earners and support staff, providing guidance on necessary information and documentation.
4. Fielding and addressing enquiries from fee earners and support staff.
5. Conducting and analyzing potential conflicts of interest using conflicts database searches in Intapp Open.
6. Understanding the SRA Code of Conduct rules relating to conflicts of interest and duties of confidentiality and disclosure.
7. Assisting with other duties related to the resolution of conflicts of interest issues as required.
To succeed in this role, you'll need to have:
1. Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.
2. The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
3. Good attention to detail and accuracy.
4. Excellent IT skills across the MS suite of programmes.
5. A keen interest and willingness to learn new computer packages, software, and systems.
But it's not just about qualifications and experience. We're looking for someone who is:
1. A positive and enthusiastic graduate or a non-graduate with previous compliance experience.
2. Prepared to undertake training and be flexible in approach.
3. A team player.
4. Organized.
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 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 further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support needed 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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