Business Acceptance Lawyer – Office of the General Counsel
International Law Firm | Extremely Competitive Salary + Benefits
London Office | Permanent Opportunity
Our client, a top international law firm , is actively recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded Qualified Lawyer to join them on a permanent basis in their London office – working within their Business Acceptance function at Counsel level .
This is a fantastic opportunity to join exceptional Office of the General Counsel team – working closely with the Business Acceptance Director. You’ll be providing high-qualify and expert level risk advisory support to the OGC Team, Business Acceptance Team and wider support staff – as well as supporting on commercial, legal and reputational risks.
As the successful Qualified Lawyer, you’ll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Facilitate the firm’s global client and matter acceptance processes
- Assisting in the development, implementation and improvement of risk-based compliance policies, procedures and governance
- Assist with delivering training in relation to business acceptance risks
- Acting as a trusted advisor to the wider teams and business leaders, providing practical risk-based guidance on Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Conflicts, CDD and Information Barrier issues
- Supporting the firm’s MLRO/Deputy MLRO with internal suspicion reports
- Assisting with monitoring, reviewing and reporting requirements surrounding sanctions
Plus much more.
To be considered for this opportunity, you’ll need to have/be the following:
- Be a Qualified Lawyer (England & Wales or another common law or EU jurisdiction)
- Have expert knowledge of Financial Crime, AML, CDD, Sanctions and Legal Risk
- Ideally, have experience managing US conflict rules issues
- Have extensive experience from a law firm environment
- Have expert knowledge of legislation, ethical rules and guidelines relating to legal compliance issues
- Be able to attend the London office on a regular basis
For more information on this position and to review a full job description, get in touch as soon as possible.
Business Acceptance Lawyer in London employer: Career Legal
Join a leading international law firm that prioritises innovation and excellence in legal service delivery. With a hybrid working model and a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to influence strategic operations while enjoying a supportive work culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement. This role not only offers competitive salary and benefits but also places you at the forefront of transforming legal services, making it an ideal environment for ambitious professionals seeking meaningful career growth.
