Manager - Business Assurance

Trilegal; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Trilegal in Mumbai seeks a Manager / Assistant Manager for Conflict Checks & Business Acceptance to evaluate prospective clients, perform KYC/AML due diligence, and manage new client intake. You will coordinate with partners and risk teams to resolve conflicts and ensure compliant onboarding.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with Intapp, Elite 3E, or similar systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent required.
• LL.B. / MBA or professional qualifications are a plus.
• 5–8 years in Conflict Checks, New Business Intake or Risk & Compliance.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of practice management systems and screening tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict-of-interest searches for new clients and matters.
• Analyse conflicts in corporate structures, affiliates, UBOs, and related entities.
• Coordinate with Partners, lawyers, and Risk & Compliance teams to resolve conflicts.
• Perform KYC, AML, CDD, sanctions, and PEP screening.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk clients.
• Maintain client and matter data in practice management systems and support onboarding.

Skills

Conflict checks

New business intake

Risk & Compliance

AML/KYC

Client acceptance

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

LL.B., B.A. LL.B., MBA, CA, or CS qualification

Tools

Intapp

Elite 3E

Aderant

iManage

LexisNexis

World-Check

Job description

Manager / Assistant Manager - Business Assurance

An overview of this Role:

The Manager / Assistant Manager – Conflict Checks & Business Acceptance will be responsible for conducting conflict-of-interest reviews, managing new client and matter intake, and ensuring compliance with the firm's risk management and regulatory requirements. The role involves evaluating prospective clients and engagements, identifying legal, commercial, and independence conflicts, conducting KYC/AML due diligence, and supporting seamless client onboarding.

Working closely with Partners, lawyers, and business services teams, the individual will facilitate timely engagement acceptance while upholding the highest standards of professional integrity and regulatory compliance.

Conflict Checks & Business Acceptance

• Conduct conflict-of-interest searches for new clients, matters, lateral hires, and business initiatives.
• Analyse legal, commercial, and ethical conflicts by reviewing corporate structures, affiliates, UBOs, subsidiaries, and related entities. Prepare conflict assessments, recommend resolutions, and elevate high-risk matters where required.
• Coordinate with Partners, lawyers, and Risk & Compliance teams to resolve conflicts and implement ethical walls where necessary.
• Perform KYC, Client Due Diligence (CDD), AML, sanctions, and PEP screening in accordance with applicable regulations and firm policies.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients and regulated entities.
• Ensure compliance with professional conduct standards, internal risk policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Matter Management & Stakeholder Support

• Review and approve new client and matter requests, ensuring accurate client data, engagement terms, and billing information.
• Maintain client and matter records within the firm's practice management systems.
• Partner with lawyers, Finance, Compliance, and Business Development teams to facilitate efficient client onboarding and meet service-level timelines

Process Improvement

• Support audits, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to process enhancements, automation projects, and SOP development.
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practices across the function.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• LL.B., B.A. LL.B., MBA, CA, or CS qualification will be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in Conflict Checks, New Business Intake, Risk & Compliance, AML/KYC, or Client Acceptance within a law firm, consulting firm, Big Four, or professional services organisation.
• 5 – 8 years of relevant experience including stakeholder management and process improvement.
• Strong understanding of conflict-of-interest principles, AML/KYC, client due diligence, and risk management.
• Ability to analyse complex corporate structures and identify legal, commercial, and regulatory risks.
• Experience with conflict management and practice management systems (e.g., Intapp, Elite 3E, Aderant, iManage) and screening tools such as LexisNexis, World-Check, or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical thinking and risk assessment
• Legal and commercial acumen
• Stakeholder management
• Attention to detail
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Collaboration and professional integrity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, age, sexual orientation, and religious identities or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We seek individuals who uphold the highest standards of integrity, demonstrate professionalism in every interaction, treat others with respect, and consistently align personal ambition with the collective goals of the firm.

The incumbent is required to comply with the Firm’s Information Security policies and procedures, including safeguarding confidential information, adhering to secure data handling practices, and promptly reporting information security incidents.