Compliance & Conflicts Officer – Flexible Hybrid Working – Prestigious International Law Firm

Larbey Evans

  • London
  • £65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Compliance & Conflicts OfficerLarbey Evans is partnering with a prestigious international law firm to recruit an enthusiastic Compliance & Conflicts Officer with strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.
  • Salary to £65,000
  • 09:30-17:30 working hours
  • Hybrid working (8 days in 20, completely flexible of when the 8 days are taken)
We are seeking polished and highly professional candidates who demonstrate confidence while working with the Managing Partner and In-House Counsel. In this role you'll play a pivotal role in managing conflicts of interest, ensuring anti-money laundering compliance, and supporting firm-wide governance initiatives.Compliance & Conflicts Officer Key Responsibilities:
  • Assistance in maintaining of, and updates to conflicts and file opening and closing forms
  • Maintaining compliance registers for referral agreements, complaints, undertakings
  • Assistance in overseeing completion of file reviews
  • Assistance in SRA renewal and reporting
  • Assistance in data retention policies and archiving and liaison with IT team
  • Assistance in other compliance and risk management tasks where time permits/as requested by the London Management Committee, London Managing Partner or In-House Counsel
  • Developing and maintaining an understanding of anti-money laundering requirements in the litigation context and assisting in implementing and developing the firm's procedures
  • Completion of new client checks including review of identification documents, carrying out online searches, investigating ownership structures, documenting results and liaising with partners/case teams
  • Liaison with partners and fee earners regarding queries and notifications where required.
  • Management of client verification documents and records
  • Developing and maintaining an understanding of the firm's conflicts policies and procedures
  • Conduct of conflict searches, research and analysis and evaluation of results
  • Identification and research of potential conflicts issues
  • Liaising with partners, US Conflicts Manager, London and Global Management Committees to resolve conflicts issues and communication to fee earners of results
  • Preparation and communication of internal information barriers and maintain updates and internal circulation
Compliance & Conflicts Officer Skills & Requirements:
  • Previous experience working in a compliance, legal conflicts, or risk management team within a law firm
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and strong IT literacy
  • Proven ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and keep calm under pressure

Larbey Evans