Description
We are looking for a talented Business Acceptance Lawyer/Advisor to join our dynamic In-house Legal Department in London.
Working as part of a global Business Acceptance team, this is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of an elite global law firm where you will play a key role in helping to navigate complex legal, regulatory, reputational, and commercial risks.
Role Purpose
As a Business Acceptance Lawyer / Advisor you will play a crucial role in helping to shape the firm's internal risk processes in the London office and globally, focusing on conflicts of interest, anti-money laundering, and compliance with jurisdictional regulations such as the SRA Code of Conduct.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice on conflicts, AML, and broader risk issues across all jurisdictions where the firm operates.
- Conduct in-depth analysis on potential conflicts of interest and manage client confidentiality.
- Draft consent wording and establish information barriers.
- Complete client and matter due diligence and reputational risk assessments.
- Monitor existing clients in line with CDD policies.
- Identify and assess sanctions risks.
- Support policy development and ensure consistent compliance practices.
- Respond to queries on legislation, regulation, and firm policies.
- Deliver training and act as a technical escalation point for analysts.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer or experienced risk/compliance professional with experience advising on conflicts of interest, anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory compliance within an international law firm.
- Strong legal knowledge and understanding of the ethical rules and regulatory frameworks governing AML and conflicts analysis in a global law firm context.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely.
The Ideal Candidate
- Confident, diplomatic, and proactive.
- Detail-oriented and consistent in routine compliance tasks.
- Interested in current affairs and their potential impact on a global law firm and its clients.
- A reliable team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.
- Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities without compromising quality.
- Committed to delivering a first-class service to internal clients.
- A team player who is hardworking, maintains perspective and has a healthy sense of humour.