Conflicts Specialist / Compliance & AML Specialist

Sterlington; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Conflicts Specialist / Compliance & AML Specialist to join their dedicated Intake team. This role involves conducting conflict research, reputational risk analysis, and compliance assessments within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Conflicts/AML/Compliance roles, strong critical thinking, and effective communication skills. This is a full-time, independent contractor position with a focus on financial flexibility and innovation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Conflicts/AML/Compliance roles within an international law firm.
• Experience working remotely is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured conflict research and clearance.
• Perform reputational risk analysis of clients and counterparties.
• Manage end-to-end intake reviews with documented rationale.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Investigative Mindset

Education

Legal Qualification

Job description

Conflicts Specialist / Compliance & AML Specialist

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Position Title

Conflicts Specialist / Compliance & AML Compliance Specialist

Contract

Full-time, Independent Contractor

Posting Jurisdictions

South America, Europe, Canada or UK

Salary

As a remote, international firm, salaries are based on candidate experience and location.

Our Firm

Sterlington is an international law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern practices. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation.

We serve private clients, private capital, senior executives, founders, HNWIs, family offices, and related businesses, in both corporate and litigation matters, with a holistic approach to legal and business needs.

Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com

Objective

We aim to build a dedicated Intake team with expertise in conflicts of interest and reputational risk, including AML. The team will foster collaboration, cross-training, and support across countries. We are hiring for two positions: Conflicts Specialist and Compliance & AML Specialist. The team will handle conflict checks, reputational risk analysis, and compliance assessments, promoting knowledge-sharing and mutual backup.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured conflict research and clearance.
• Perform reputational risk analysis of clients, counterparties, and affiliates.
• Assess case-level risks, identifying jurisdictional, structural, or strategic red flags.
• Document findings accurately.
• Perform preliminary AML checks, especially for high-risk entities and complex structures.
• Manage end-to-end intake reviews with documented rationale, risk grading, and follow-ups.

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant experience in Conflicts/AML/Compliance roles within an international law firm.
• Legal qualification is strongly preferred.
• Experience working remotely is required.
• Excellent English language skills are essential.
• Experience in due diligence related to legal or compliance matters (e.g., company existence, affiliate identification, UBOs, shareholders).
• Strong critical thinking and legal judgment.
• Attention to detail and analytical rigor.
• Investigative mindset.
• Effective communication skills for framing queries and escalating red flags.
• Client-centric approach.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Law Practice

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