Business Acceptance Lawyer / Advisor
Core
In-house legal advisor shaping internal risk processes for client and matter onboarding, focusing on conflicts, AML, and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior in-house legal advisor (business acceptance)
Builds
Internal risk frameworks, consent wording, information barriers, and compliance policies for a global law firm
Domain
Legal services / Regulatory compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Conflicts of interest analysis, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) expertise, Regulatory compliance knowledge, Client due diligence, Sanctions risk assessment, Policy development
Preferred skills
Technical escalation, Training delivery, Legislative interpretation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide advice on conflicts, AML, and broader risk issues; Conduct in-depth analysis on potential conflicts and manage client confidentiality; Draft consent wording and establish information barriers; Complete client and matter due diligence and reputational risk assessments; Monitor existing clients in line with CDD policies; Identify and assess sanctions risks; Support policy development; Respond to queries on legislation and firm policies; Deliver training and act as a technical escalation point
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
