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Conflicts & New Business Team Leader – Elite US Law Firm – Stunning City Offices

  • Job Type :

    Permanent

    Full-Time

  • Salary : To £85,000

Conflicts and New Business Team Leader

Elite US law firm is seeking a Conflicts and New Business Team Leader to supervise the London team of Conflicts and AML Analysts and a Conflicts New Business Team Administrator to ensure day to day delivery of new business intake, conflicts clearance and AML processes across the UK and EU offices.

  • Salary to £85,000
  • Market leading benefits including 33 days annual leave
  • Hybrid working
  • Stunning City offices
  • 09:30-17:30 working hours

Conflicts and New Business Team Leader Key Responsibilities:

  • Set clear daily and weekly objectives to ensure timely completion of conflicts checks, AML reviews, and matter openings
  • Allocate and prioritise workloads, including urgent and time-sensitive requests, to meet deadlines
  • Provide day-to-day guidance on conflicts and AML policies, ensuring consistent, compliant application
  • Conduct regular one-to-ones to support performance, development, and operational effectiveness
  • Contribute to hiring, onboarding, performance, promotion, and reward decisions
  • Oversee and conduct conflicts searches, exercising judgement in reviewing results and escalating where appropriate
  • Oversee and conduct client due diligence and AML risk assessments in line with policy and regulation
  • Review AML documentation for accuracy and consistency, escalating higher-risk cases without delay
  • Oversee preparation and submission of New Business Forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Conflicts and New Business Team Leader Skills & Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a similar role within a law firm
  • Broad operational knowledge of conflicts, AML and new business intake processes
  • Understanding of core management practices including scheduling, prioritising, coaching, and monitoring quality of work
  • Sound judgement in identifying issues requiring escalation