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Overview
Taylor Wessing is a global law firm and an inclusive employer. The firm is expanding its Risk Management team with the addition of a Junior Business Acceptance Analyst in Liverpool. The role supports the Business Acceptance Manager and Senior Business Acceptance Analysts in all aspects of new client and matter intake.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for day-to-day tasks relating to all aspects of the firm\'s Client and Matter Inception processes.
* Undertaking client due diligence checks and determining the nature and level of due diligence required to comply with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations.
* Carrying out conflict searches and identifying and resolving (and escalating as appropriate) any conflict issues arising from searches or reviews.
* Using external and internal databases and conducting research as part of client due diligence.
* Assessing the risk profile of new and existing clients and matters and escalating issues as appropriate.
* Providing advice to partners, fee earners and secretaries on Anti-Money Laundering, general inception and conflicts queries.
* Ensuring appropriate information barriers are created, amended and maintained, with issues arising from the information barrier process flagged to the business as required.
* Assisting the Business Acceptance Team in answering various ad hoc queries that come into the Risk Team\'s inbox.
* Actively participating in team and firm-wide projects to support the practice and international offices.
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
* Experience in conducting client due diligence and/or conflicts analysis is preferred but not essential.
* Experience working in an international law firm is preferred but not essential.
* Understanding of the SRA\'s rules regarding conflicts of interest and confidentiality, as well as commercial conflicts, is an advantage but not essential.
* Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to research and present information succinctly.
* Ability to analyse data and reach reasoned conclusions.
* Experience in dealing effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management.
* Able to juggle tasks and be flexible to meet business demands, prioritise workload and take ownership of tasks.
* Strong team ethic with willingness to assist others where required.
* Able to adapt to new processes and technology.
Abilities/Aptitudes
* Professional, client-focused and solutions oriented.
* Enthusiastic about risk management and compliance, with a desire to build relationships with internal clients.
* Reliable, hardworking and committed to learning.
* Articulate and confident communicator.
* Uses initiative and adapts style to suit the circumstances.
* Understands the firm\'s wider objectives and values, and incorporates these into thinking and behaviours.
Education/Experience
* A university degree is preferred.
* Experience working in a legal or other professional environment is preferred.
* Experience of compliance databases and IT systems is preferred.
* This role is open to graduate applicants.
Benefits
* Hybrid working (remote work with in-office presence 3 days a week).
* Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days, with a discretionary day in December and the option to purchase up to five extra days per year (pro rata).
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave (after one year of service, up to 26 weeks full pay for birth or adoption).
There are additional benefits offered as part of a comprehensive flexible benefits package.
Our Culture
Nurturing a diverse, inclusive culture that allows all talent to flourish, the firm values inclusivity and reflects its core values: creative, excellence, integrity, responsible, respect and team. All candidates are treated fairly regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, marital status, neurodiversity, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
The Way We Work
At Taylor Wessing, we are creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who strive for excellence. We are a firm large enough for career growth yet connected enough to be a true community.
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Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
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