Client Onboarding & Compliance Specialist

Blue Legal; Kettering; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Legal is recruiting a Client Onboarding Administrator to join the Risk Management team in Northampton.

You will manage client and matter openings, AML/CDD checks, and onboarding in line with regulatory requirements, acting as a central contact for internal stakeholders.

If you have solid administration experience and familiarity with client onboarding and compliance in a regulated environment, this role offers a key support function within a professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or business support.
• Knowledge of client onboarding, AML, CDD, sanctions or conflict checking preferred.
• Experience in regulated environments such as law firms, professional services, or financial services would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process new client and matter opening requests.
• Review opening forms and supporting documents for accuracy.
• Open and maintain client/matter records on internal systems.
• Carry out AML, CDD, sanctions and conflict checks.
• Obtain and review relevant verification and compliance documentation.
• Identify compliance concerns and escalate appropriately.
• Maintain accurate client and compliance records.
• Collaborate with fee earners, secretaries and support teams.
• Ensure onboarding requests are completed within service levels.

Skills

Administration

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Blue Legal is recruiting a Client Onboarding Administrator to join the Risk Management team in Northampton.

You will manage client and matter openings, AML/CDD checks, and onboarding in line with regulatory requirements, acting as a central contact for internal stakeholders.

If you have solid administration experience and familiarity with client onboarding and compliance in a regulated environment, this role offers a key support function within a professional services firm.