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