Senior Analyst - Legal & Risk

Linklaters ,
London, Greater London
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Purpose and Key Dimensions This is a dynamic and varied role in a supportive and friendly global team. You will be part of the firm's Legal & Risk function which has around 70 team members across our global network. The role focuses primarily on managing the firm's risk with regards to new business acceptance.This includes initiating and analysing conflicts checks for new matters, conducting customer due diligence and risk assessment of clients and matters and advising the firm's lawyers on the legal and reputational risks of new business, ensuring at all times that Linklaters' reputation is preserved, and that professional rules and relevant laws are complied with. This is a challenging role that would suit an ambitious candidate looking for ample learning opportunities. Key responsibilities and challenges * Initiating and analysing conflicts checks for new business in Intapp Conflicts (the firm's conflict checking system) and working alongside Conflicts lawyers to resolve legal and commercial conflicts with relevant stakeholders; * conducting comprehensive client due diligence/anti-money laundering checks on new clients, and proportionate due diligence on counterparties where appropriate; * advising the firm's lawyers on new client acceptance, client identification procedures, anti-money laundering queries, sanctions and reputational risk issues with the support of Financial Crime lawyers; * checking and clearing submitted matter forms and setting up and maintaining appropriate information barriers; * assisting with the supervision and development of Analysts by mentoring, motivating and supporting them and providing honest, constructive and timely feedback; * delivering training to new joiners to the Business Acceptance team; * advising on the firm's client engagement terms, policies, procedures and best practice; and * assisting on various Legal & Risk projects and knowhow. Characteristics, Skills & Experience Location London Character * Strong analytical skills. * Hard-working and flexible with a "can do" attitude. * Team-oriented and able to promote good team spirit. * Systematic, well-organised and attentive to detail. * Able to cope under pressure, work on own initiative and prioritise efficiently. * Good at developing relationships with fee-earners and staff at all levels. * Strong written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate effectively. Education / Qualification Graduate or relevant experience Languages English French; German; Mandarin; Cantonese; Spanish or any other language of a country where the firm has presence (desirable) Practical experience Conflicts/new business acceptance experience. Regulatory compliance experience; risk management experience. (desirable) Office skills Able to learn new IT systems quickly; familiar with searching databases and searching conventions. The Intapp suite of business acceptance applications; SAP; Excel; Word; PowerPoint (desirable) Commercial Skills * Able to analyse complex legal issues. * Able to balance the firm's legal obligations with its business needs - i.e. "being commercial". * Good problem solver; able to offer knowledgeable, practical, and creative solutions. * Able to adapt to different cultures worldwide. * Able to manage and prioritise competing projects, often within limited timeframes. #LI-RS This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required. Job Offer Scams Be alert to fictitious job opportunity posts and offers of employment which claim to be in the name of Linklaters. We have been made aware of various recruitment-related scams which ask for upfront payments, for example, for office equipment and promise start up bonuses and reimbursement in return for such payments. These scams often involve the use of email addresses similar to a genuine domain name. Genuine emails from Linklaters only use the domain of "@linklaters.com". We will never ask you to make payments for office equipment or otherwise as part of our recruitment process. If you are in doubt about a job opportunity that appears to relate to our firm, please get in touch using the contact details on our careers website at www.linklaters.com/careers. Pre-joiner screening In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent. Equal Opportunities As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and o

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