Key Responsibilities
Conflicts
* Reviewing new client and matter forms ensuring satisfactory details are provided by the Case Handlers and querying instances where information is either incomplete or unclear.
* Analysing the new client and/or new matter to determine the risks associated with the instruction.
* Conducting conflict checks using the firm's conflict database paying close attention to sensitive entries in the firm's Black Book database.
* Analysing conflict search results and liaising with Partner/ Case Handler on the matters that may present a legal or commercial conflict. Obtaining relevant information on the matter, if required, in order to make a judgement call on whether a conflict or potential conflict is present.
* Escalating conflict issues to the Team Leaders, Managers, Global Head of Business Acceptance, Conflicts Managers and Conflicts Lawyers as appropriate with clear analysis of the conflict and the conclusions reached so far.
* Proactively following up when seeking information or conflict resolution from other stake holders around the firm.
* Maintaining and updating the conflict search database as key information becomes apparent on existing matters.
* Assisting in the research and implementation of information barriers by working with the Legal and Regulatory Team as matters are created, safeguarding confidentiality at all times for the involved teams.
* Supporting the high volume business on matter inception, ensuring that conflict checks are carried out in a timely manner.
* Recording all conflict research, communication with stake holders and analysis and conclusion of the conflict resolution in the firm's client and matter inception software, for the purposes of compliance and auditing.
Anti-Money Laundering
* Researching, identifying and verifying new clients by using online data providers and any other online resources.
* Analysing and establishing the corporate structure for clients where relevant and tracing up to the ultimate beneficial owners.
* Advising Case Handlers on further details that are required from the client in the event that information is not available in the public domain or documentation is required on identified individuals.
* Researching and identifying PEPs and high risk clients by creating an online profile.
* Attributing a risk rating to the client and escalating the client to the Team Leaders, Managers, Global Head of Business Acceptance, Financial Crime Managers and Financial Crime Lawyers where a decision needs to be made upon analysis of documentation and risk.
* Seeking sign off from MLRO's and Risk Partners when required and advising the Case Handlers on any steps that need to be taken to mitigate the risks associated with the client.
* Assisting in the on-going monitoring for existing clients and updating Client Due Diligence for existing clients.
* Recording all AML documentation, communication and risk rating in the Client Risk Assessment section of the client and matter inception software, with a clear synopsis of how the client rating has been attributed stating any mitigating factors and follow up steps that need to be taken by the Business Acceptance Team or Case Handlers.
Compliance
* Maintaining technical knowledge, expertise and know how on the nature of the work each department undertakes in the Firm, conflicts, AML and sanctions.
* Screening all clients and matters for sanctions and escalating any adverse findings to the Financial Crime Team and Sanctions Partners.
* Carrying out the conflict checking and client on-boarding process for lateral hires.
* Supporting junior members of the Business Acceptance Team on queries and training.
* Answering queries from Case Handlers and escalating urgent queries to the appropriate individual within the department.
* Assisting on the execution of projects as and when they arise.
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
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