Legal Administrator

Legal Administrator
Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to �24,000 DOE
Hours: Full time and hybrid (3 office days, 2 from home)
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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.
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About you

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

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Duties

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