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

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

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