AML & Conflicts Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an AML & Conflicts Team Leader in Northampton for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves overseeing compliance processes, leading a team, and ensuring efficient client onboarding. Candidates should have strong compliance expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure while communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in compliance within a law firm.
• Solid understanding of AML and conflicts regulations.
• Ability to manage priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing client onboarding and troubleshooting compliance workflows.
• Managing workloads and leading a small team.
• Conducting sanctions screenings and advising fee-earners.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Compliance Knowledge

Communication

Job description

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AML & Conflicts Team Leader, Northampton

Client: AJ FOX COMPLIANCE

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

We’re on the hunt for an AML & Conflicts Team Leader to join an established team within a thriving International Law Firm for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of business acceptance, ensuring smooth client onboarding, managing compliance workflows, and leading by example in delivering exceptional service.

We’re looking for a compliance professional with considerable experience in a business acceptance or general compliance role (ideally within a law firm). If you have a sharp eye for detail, a problem-solving mindset, and a knack for guiding and mentoring a team, this is your chance to advance your career.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing client onboarding and matter opening, troubleshooting issues, and keeping workflows efficient
• Acting as a go-to expert for conflicts, AML, CDD, billing, and third-party payor queries
• Allocating and managing workloads, ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy
• Leading a small team, providing training, and ensuring a consistent approach to compliance processes
• Resolving conflicts, conducting sanctions screenings, and advising fee-earners on CDD requirements
• Supporting policy drafting, delivering training, and assisting with system upgrades

Success in this role requires a solid understanding of AML and conflicts regulations across multiple jurisdictions, along with strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills. The ability to thrive under pressure, manage priorities, and communicate confidently with senior stakeholders is essential. A proactive approach and the ability to balance independent work with collaboration are key.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your compliance career, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV for consideration. Thank you.

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