Risk & Compliance Paralegal (Private Wealth)
Larbey Evans is working with top US law firm to recruit a Risk & Compliance Paralegal in its high-profile Private Wealth practice.
* Salary to £50,000 (depending on experience)
* 09:30-17:30 working hours
* Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)
* Excellent employee benefits and perks to include free breakfast and lunch daily!
This newly created role will work closely with the Associate Director of Risk & Compliance and senior lawyers in both London and New York assisting with AML and regulatory matters.
Risk & Compliance Paralegal Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee and keep track of all open and pending AML reviews on clients and matters opened by the Private Wealth team
* Conduct client due diligence reviews and risk assessments for Private Wealth team clients and their structures (e.g. trusts, foundations, corporate entities)
* Assist with ongoing monitoring of Private Wealth team clients and matters in coordination with the firm’s Risk & Compliance team
* Assist communications with the Private Wealth team (in London and New York), as well as clients and intermediaries (e.g. family offices)
Risk & Compliance Paralegal Skills & Requirements:
* 2+ years’ experience as a paralegal in a top-tier Private Wealth or Private Client team, ideally within an international or City law firm
* Prior experience in using automated business intake and/or workflow system (e.g. Intapp, Elite) and AML-related information collection and screening sources (e.g. World Check, Orbis) preferred
* Solid grasp of the UK AML and sanctions framework and a strong understanding of private wealth structures and strategies
* Strong research and analytical skills