Business Acceptance Lawyer

UNCOVER; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Business Acceptance Lawyer / Advisor to join its London-based Risk & Compliance team. The role focuses on advising on conflicts of interest and anti-money laundering (AML). Ideal candidates include qualified lawyers or experienced risk and compliance professionals with demonstrable experience in handling complex scenarios. This position requires strong communication skills and an understanding of law firm business acceptance. Apply today or contact at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer or experienced risk/compliance professional within an international law firm.
• Demonstrable experience advising on conflicts of interest and AML.
• Strong understanding of law firm business acceptance.
• Confident communicator able to brief partners and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on conflicts of interest and ethical issues.
• Conduct AML and client due diligence.
• Support new business and matter intake processes.
• Act as escalation point for conflicts and AML queries.
• Provide guidance on regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with global risk and compliance teams.
• Assist in developing policies and training.

Skills

Conflicts of interest advisory

Anti-money laundering (AML)

Risk management frameworks

Strong communication skills

International law firm experience

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

A leading international law firm is looking for a Business Acceptance Lawyer / Advisor to join its London-based Risk & Compliance team, with a primary focus on conflicts of interest and anti-money laundering (AML).

The role is open to qualified lawyers or experienced risk and compliance professionals, and the successful candidate does not need to be a lawyer, provided they have strong, demonstrable experience advising on conflicts and AML within an international law firm environment

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on conflicts of interest, including complex and sensitive conflict scenarios, ethical issues and conflict waivers.
• Conducting and reviewing AML and client due diligence (CDD), including enhanced due diligence for higher-risk clients and matters.
• Supporting the end-to-end new business and matter intake process, ensuring conflicts and AML risks are appropriately identified and mitigated.
• Acting as a key escalation point for conflicts and AML-related queries from fee-earners and business services teams.
• Providing guidance on applicable regulatory and professional conduct requirements impacting client acceptance.
• Liaising with global risk, compliance and legal teams on cross-border matters.
• Assisting with the development of policies, procedures and training relating to conflicts and AML.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified lawyer or an experienced risk/compliance professional within an international law firm.
• Demonstrable experience advising on conflicts of interest and AML in a legal services environment.
• Strong understanding of law firm business acceptance and risk management frameworks.
• Confident communicator, able to advise partners and senior stakeholders.

If you are a conflicts and AML specialist looking to step into a high-profile, international firm as a Business Acceptance Lawyer / Advisor apply today or get in touch at [e-mail]