AML & Conflicts Assistant (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Trowers & Hamlins; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme (Aviva)

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins is seeking an AML & Conflicts Assistant for a 6-month fixed term to support client onboarding and compliance processes from Birmingham. The role focuses on AML and conflicts checks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across the onboarding flow.

The successful candidate will assist with due diligence, conduct research using screening tools, verify information from fee earners, and help the Risk & Compliance team with administrative tasks while developing expertise in legal

Qualifications

• Graduate or equivalent with interest in risk and compliance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Positive, adaptable attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support AML and conflicts checks as part of client onboarding.
• Conduct client and matter research using screening tools and databases.
• Verify information submitted by fee earners and staff for accuracy.
• Respond to enquiries and provide guidance throughout onboarding.
• Carry out conflicts searches and identify potential issues.
• Support the Risk & Compliance team with administration and compliance tasks.

Skills

Compliance awareness

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Adaptability

Education

Graduate or equivalent

Job description

AML & Conflicts Assistant (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Department: General Counsel and Risk

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Georgie Lury

Description

Join Trowers & Hamlins on a 6 month fixed term contract and develop a career in legal compliance as part of our Business Intake Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and an interest in risk and compliance to gain exposure to AML and conflicts processes within a leading international law firm.

The Role

This role supports the firm's client onboarding and compliance processes, ensuring AML and conflicts checks are completed accurately and efficiently.

• Assist with AML checks and client due diligence reviews.
• Conduct client and matter research using screening tools and databases.
• Verify information submitted by fee earners and support staff.
• Respond to enquiries and provide guidance throughout the onboarding process.
• Carry out conflicts searches and identify potential issues.
• Support the wider Risk & Compliance Team with administrative and compliance-related tasks.

The Candidate

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who is keen to develop within legal compliance.

• Graduate, or someone with previous compliance experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• Positive, adaptable and eager to learn.

Benefits

• Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.