Legal Administrator

Legal Administrator

Location: Northampton

Salary: Up to 24,000 DOE

Hours: Full time and hybrid (3 office days, 2 from home)

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

1. Previous experience in an administration role
2. A basic understanding of AML and/or conflict compliance although additional training will be provided as part of the role
3. A basic understanding of onboarding processes
4. Good attention to detail
5. Good organisational and time management skills
6. Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
7. Good level of IT competence
8. Good problem-solving skills
9. Willingness to learn and develop as the role develops
10. Team player

Duties

1. 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
2. To assist clients, ensuring confidentiality at all times, with the completion of AML checks
3. To undertake file opening processes for new clients and new matters
4. To review the current documentation held for existing clients to ensure compliance with our policies and identifying any additional checks required
5. To maintain accurate records and documentation related to AML and conflict searches
6. To provide support to the wider compliance team, as required
7. To carry out any other administrative and ad-hoc duties