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About the Role

This role is a maternity cover position on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing support in Business Acceptance tasks, focusing on conflict searches and new business intake/matter openings.

Responsibilities

• Analysing conflict search results to identify potential regulatory and/or commercial conflicts and facilitating their resolution using Intapp Open software.
• Managing incoming requests for new client and new matter openings.
• Researching new clients for CDD purposes and assisting fee-earners in obtaining required information and documentation.
• Implementing and maintaining information barriers.
• Conducting sanctions screening.
• Working closely with other business support functions, including IT and Accounts.
• Assisting with testing software upgrades linked to the Business Acceptance team, such as the upgrade of Intapp Open.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in an established compliance function within a law firm is essential.
• A strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering legislation and conflicts rules applicable in all jurisdictions in which the firm operates.
• Confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders within the business.
• Strong research skills and familiarity with widely used data providers such as Bureau van Dijk/Orbis, Companies House and Accuity.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• A desire to build on existing knowledge and adapt to changes in processes and procedures quickly.

Skills

• Intapp Open software

Location

• London

Work Type

• 12-month fixed term contract

Experience Level

• Proven experience working in an established compliance function within a law firm

Education Level

• Undergraduate degree

About the Company

• Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with clients.
• The firm represents listed and private companies, institutions, and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed.
• Focus sectors include Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade.
• With over 1,500 people, including 250+ partners, across eleven offices in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the firm combines deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise.
• The firm has forged close ties with high-quality law firms globally, blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries.
• The firm understands the power of diversity in delivering high-calibre advice and aims to attract diverse talent, particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented demographics.

Equal Opportunity

• We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.