Risk and Compliance Paralegal

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

Job summary

An international law firm in London is seeking a Risk & Compliance Paralegal to join their compliance team. The role involves performing due diligence on clients and researching company structures. Ideal candidates will have strong academics and some legal experience, particularly in conducting ID checks or working in conflicts and AML check scenarios. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform due diligence on clients.
• Experience working as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Administrator, or Secretary.
• Familiarity with conflicts or AML checks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence on clients.
• Research structure of client companies and key personnel.
• Investigate if clients have any regulatory issues or negative press.

Skills

Strong academics

Experience in a law firm

Conducting ID checks

Job description

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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