Legal Administrator
Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £24,000 DOE
Hours: Full time and office based

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.

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

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