Legal Client Onboarding Assistant

Bates Wells; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in London is seeking a Client Onboarding Assistant to support the Risk & Compliance team. You will handle queries, aid in client due diligence, and assist with AML compliance tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience in a legal environment and a strong interest in risk and compliance. The firm promotes a supportive workplace with flexible working options and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Sustainable pensions

IVF support

Private healthcare

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least six months of experience handling risk and compliance queries.
• A strong interest in risk and compliance career development.
• Ability to resolve and escalate queries as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for client onboarding queries.
• Assist with client due diligence for corporate and individual clients.
• Handle anti-money laundering compliance tasks.

Skills

Experience in legal environment

Understanding of AML and client due diligence

Organizational skills

Collaborative team player

Job description

Description

Why Bates Wells? We’re an award winning, purpose driven City law firm. We were the first UK law firm to become a B Corp and are the highest scoring global law firm in the B Corp community. Globally recognised as the market leading UK firm for charities and purpose-driven organisations, our commercial teams are also using law as a force for good and driving change from the inside out.

Our values are key to our success, and you’ll be able to make a real impact from day one.

Come and join the firm who have a standout and authentic commitment to a triple bottom line, where we’ll never prioritise profit over people and planet.

The role

An exciting opportunity to join us as a Client Onboarding Assistant in our Risk & Compliance team. In this role, you will be the primary contact for staff queries and support the team in professional standards, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the a point of contact for client onboarding and compliance queries.
• Assist with client due diligence (CDD) for corporate and individual clients.
• Support the Risk & Compliance team with regulatory and risk management matters.
• Handle anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime compliance tasks.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining accurate records.
• Assist with client and matter onboarding.

About You

• At least six months of experience in a legal environment handling risk and compliance queries, including AML/CDD.
• A strong interest in risk and compliance career development.
• A collaborative team player with excellent organizational skills.
• Understanding of AML, financial crime legislation, and client due diligence requirements.
• Ability to resolve and escalate queries as needed.

About the Risk & Compliance Team

We are a very supportive and passionate team. Our aim is to protect the firm and our colleagues’ professional integrity within the ever changing legal and regulatory landscape. We have embedded a culture of openness across our firm which means that our colleagues involve us in all manner of issues that arise throughout the course of their work.

What are we like to work for?

• Impact-Driven Purpose: We align profit with social purpose to create lasting positive impact for our people, communities,and planet.
• Committed to the Climate: Through our Climate & Nature Group, we reduce environmental impact and drive a just transition to net zero.
• Championing Inclusion: We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where creativity and innovation thrive.
• Flexible and Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model supports balance, with part-time options and at least two office days weekly.
• Progressive Benefits: We offer sustainable pensions, IVF support, private healthcare, and more for your well-being and growth.