Legal Administrator
Location:
Northampton
Salary:
Up to £24,000 DOE
Hours:
Full time and office based
Our well established and successful client is looking for a legal administrator to join their new business team. The role would suit someone who has experience as a legal assistant/secretary.
About you
- Previous experience in an administration role
- A basic understanding of AML and/or conflict compliance although additional training will be provided as part of the role
- A basic understanding of onboarding processes
- Good attention to detail
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
- Good level of IT competence
- Good problem solving skills
- Willingness to learn and develop as the role develops
- Team player
Duties
- To conduct anti money laundering (AML) checks and conflict searches on new clients and new matters including research of corporate clients entity structures and beneficial ownership arrangements
- To assist clients, ensuring confidentiality at all times, with the completion of AML checks
- To undertake file opening processes for new clients and new matters
- To review the current documentation held for existing clients to ensure compliance with our policies and identifying any additional checks required
- To maintain accurate records and documentation related to AML and conflict searches
- To provide support to the wider compliance team, as required
- To carry out any other administrative and ad-hoc duties