Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Conflicts Paralegal (12 Month FTC)
Posted 4 days ago by Kingsley Napley
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Paralegal at Kingsley Napley involves supporting the Business Acceptance department on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will assist in developing and maintaining business acceptance processes while engaging with various fee earners. This position is ideal for a paralegal seeking career advancement within a collaborative and diverse firm. Key responsibilities include client due diligence checks, compliance projects, and administrative tasks related to new client matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the creation, introduction, and maintenance of new business acceptance processes.
- Conduct client due diligence checks and client research.
- Assist with administration around new client matters.
- Engage in compliance projects and maintain knowledge of firm processes and industry standards.
- Communicate effectively with fee earners through written and spoken communication.
Key Skills:
- Paralegal experience.
- Interest in compliance and understanding of file opening, conflicts, and anti-money laundering requirements.
- Strong administration skills and analytical abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Confident written and spoken communication skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
We are looking for a Paralegal to join us on a 12-month FTC and to provide support to the Business Acceptance department at Kingsley Napley. The successful candidates will join the Head of Business Acceptance, Analysts, Paralegals and Administrators and support in the creation, introduction and maintenance of new business acceptance processes to the wider firm. This is an exciting opportunity for a paralegal looking to advance in their career and join a growing team. At KN we pride ourselves on being a diverse, friendly and collaborative firm. Our recognition of employee engagement and happiness can be seen in our achievement of being ranked as one of the best law firms to work for in the UK by Best Companies. For this role we’re looking for candidates with paralegal experience, who can demonstrate an interest in compliance and an experience and understanding of file opening, conflicts and anti-money laundering requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong administration skills and analytical abilities as well as excellent attention to detail. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with many of the fee earners at KN and so will need to be confident in their written and spoken communication. The role will involve mainly client due diligence checks and client research, but will also include administration around new client matters, involvement with compliance projects and maintaining knowledge around the firm’s processes and industry standards. Successful applicants will join a supportive team, working in a friendly and professional environment. We offer an excellent benefits package and have a flexible/hybrid working model. For further information and a detailed job description please visit our website at https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/careers Kingsley Napley are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and religion.