Job Description
Compliance & Conflicts Officer
Larbey Evans is partnering with a prestigious international law firm to recruit an enthusiastic Compliance & Conflicts Officer with strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.
* Salary to £65,000
* 09:30-17:30 working hours
* Hybrid working (8 days in 20, completely flexible of when the 8 days are taken)
We are seeking polished and highly professional candidates who demonstrate confidence while working with the Managing Partner and In-House Counsel. In this role you’ll play a pivotal role in managing conflicts of interest, ensuring anti-money laundering compliance, and supporting firm-wide governance initiatives.
Compliance & Conflicts Officer Key Responsibilities:
* Assistance in maintaining of, and updates to conflicts and file opening and closing forms
* Maintaining compliance registers for referral agreements, complaints, undertakings
* Assistance in overseeing completion of file reviews
* Assistance in SRA renewal and reporting
* Assistance in data retention policies and archiving and liaison with IT team
* Assistance in other compliance and risk management tasks where time permits/as requested by the London Management Committee, London Managing Partner or In-House Counsel
* Developing and maintaining an understanding of anti-money laundering requirements in the litigation context and assisting in implementing and developing the firm’s procedures
* Completion of new client checks including review of identification documents, carrying out online searches, investigating ownership structures, documenting results and liaising with partners/case teams
* Liaison with partners and fee earners regarding queries and notifications where required.
* Management of client verification documents and records
* Developing and maintaining an understanding of the firm’s conflicts policies and procedures
* Conduct of conflict searches, research and analysis and evaluation of results
* Identification and research of potential conflicts issues
* Liaising with partners, US Conflicts Manager, London and Global Management Committees to resolve conflicts issues and communication to fee earners of results
* Preparation and communication of internal information barriers and maintain updates and internal circulation
Compliance & Conflicts Officer Skills & Requirements:
* Previous experience working in a compliance, legal conflicts, or risk management team within a law firm
* Strong research and analytical skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and strong IT literacy
* Proven ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and keep calm under pressure