Business Acceptance Lawyer / Advisor

Overview

In this role you will help shape Freshfields’ internal risk processes from London and across the firm, focusing on conflicts, AML, and jurisdictional compliance. You work as part of a global Business Acceptance team to navigate legal, regulatory, reputational, and commercial risks in client and matter onboarding. You will analyse potential conflicts, manage client confidentiality, and contribute to policy development and training. This is a fast-paced, collaborative position that links regulatory effectiveness with excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on conflicts, AML, and broader risk issues across all jurisdictions
• Conduct in-depth analysis on potential conflicts of interest 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 and ensure consistent compliance practices
• Respond to queries on legislation, regulation, and firm policies
• Deliver training and act as a technical escalation point for analysts

Key requirements

• Qualified lawyer or experienced risk/compliance professional with experience advising on conflicts of interest, AML and regulatory compliance within an international law firm
• Strong legal knowledge and understanding of ethical rules and regulatory frameworks governing AML and conflicts analysis in a global law firm context
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely

• Confident
• Diplomatic
• Proactive
• Conflicts analysis
• AML/compliance frameworks
• Regulatory compliance knowledge

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