AML Assistant

RedLaw Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite US Law Firm in London is seeking an AML & Compliance Assistant to join its London-based global compliance team. The role supports complex, high-value matters across multiple jurisdictions and collaborates with lawyers and professionals worldwide to meet AML and financial crime obligations.

The successful candidate will work within a prestigious international firm known for cross-border work and professional development opportunities in a market-leading environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year's AML or financial crime compliance experience in a law firm or financial institution.
• Strong understanding of UK AML regulations and CDD requirements.
• Excellent research, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence (CDD), AML, sanctions and adverse media checks.
• Prepare client and matter risk assessments.
• Identify and escalate higher-risk matters.
• Maintain AML records and compliance databases.
• Work closely with legal, finance and business services teams across the firm.

Skills

CDD

AML

Sanctions

Adverse media

Risk assessments

Research

Organisation

Communication

Job description

AML & Compliance Assistant | Elite US Law Firm | London

An elite US law firm is seeking an AML & Compliance Assistant to join its high-performing London-based global compliance team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work at the heart of a prestigious international firm, supporting complex, high-value matters across multiple jurisdictions. You'll collaborate with lawyers and business professionals worldwide, playing a key role in ensuring the firm's AML and financial crime compliance obligations are met.

The role

• Conduct client due diligence (CDD), AML, sanctions and adverse media checks
• Prepare client and matter risk assessments
• Identify and escape higher-risk matters
• Maintain AML records and compliance databases
• Work closely with legal, finance and business services teams across the firm

About you

• 1+ year's AML or financial crime compliance experience within a law firm or financial institution
• Strong understanding of UK AML regulations and CDD requirements
• Excellent research, organisational and communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading international law firm renowned for advising on some of the world's most complex and high-profile transactions. You'll be part of a collaborative global team, gain exposure to sophisticated cross-border work and enjoy genuine opportunities for professional development.