Risk and Compliance Paralegal

EJ Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in London is seeking a Paralegal for its risk and compliance function. The successful candidate will perform due diligence on clients, ensuring there are no legal or commercial conflicts. Strong academic background and experience in a law firm are essential. The position offers a competitive salary between £28,000 and £32,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong academic background.
• Some experience in a law firm, ideally as a Paralegal.
• Experience with file opening and conducting checks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence on clients.
• Research structure of client companies.
• Check client investigations by regulators and negative press.

Skills

Strong academics

Experience in a law firm

ID checks experience

Conflicts or AML checks experience

Job description

Overview

Risk & Compliance Paralegal

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join the risk and compliance function of an international law firm. Based in London, the Risk and Compliance Paralegal will be offered a full-time, permanent position.

Your New Team

The Paralegal will be joining a risk and compliance team integral to the running of the law firm. Before any new client is accepted or any new cases can be worked on, the compliance team needs to perform due diligence to check there are no legal or commercial conflicts or any risks of money laundering.

Your New Role

The Paralegal will be responsible for:

• Performing due diligence on clients
• Researching the structure of client companies, who the directors and major shareholders are
• Seeing if the clients are being investigated by any regulators in the UK or overseas, and if they have attracted any negative press

About You

Applicants to this Risk and Compliance Paralegal role will demonstrate:

• Strong academics
• Some experience working in a law firm, ideally as a Paralegal, but potentially as a Legal Assistant, Administrator or Secretary
• Any experience with file opening, conducting ID checks or running conflicts or AML checks is advantageous

Salary

In return, the Paralegal will be offered £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Apply Now

Please apply today to be considered immediately for this exceptional Risk and Compliance Paralegal opportunity in London.

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