AML Compliance & Onboarding Lead

LR Legal Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LR Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced AML Manager to join its Quality & Risk Team at a leading law firm in Bristol. The role oversees the firm's AML framework, client onboarding, and the accuracy of client and matter data in the Practice Management System (Lawman).

Working with MLRO and legal teams, you will strengthen controls, manage a team, provide advice on complex due diligence, and drive continuous improvement across onboarding and work acceptance.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of CDD and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with client onboarding processes.
• Experience with Practice Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee centralised AML and client onboarding processes.
• Lead and develop the Work Acceptance Team, encouraging high performance and consistent service delivery.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve AML policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Support audits, monitoring activity and regulatory reviews, including remediation plans where required.

Skills

AML knowledge

CDD

Onboarding processes

Data quality

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Education

AML qualification

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Lawman

AML screening platforms

Job description

LR Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced AML Manager to join its Quality & Risk Team at a leading law firm in Bristol. The role oversees the firm's AML framework, client onboarding, and the accuracy of client and matter data in the Practice Management System (Lawman).

Working with MLRO and legal teams, you will strengthen controls, manage a team, provide advice on complex due diligence, and drive continuous improvement across onboarding and work acceptance.