Job title: Business Acceptance Analyst, Part time
Company: Lander & Rogers
Job description: About this role
- Award winning Australian private practice
- A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
- Flexible Working from a Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane location
About the CompanyLander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and global reach. Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, part time Business Acceptance Analyst to join our team in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane.In this role, you’ll be responsible for screening new clients, suppliers, lateral hires, and business partners, conducting searches across external databases and internal firm systems. You’ll review, interpret, and summarise findings to proactively identify and mitigate potential legal, commercial, and reputational risks.As part of our evolving client screening program, you’ll also perform due diligence research and conduct central checks against sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEP) lists.This role involves daily collaboration with internal stakeholders at all levels, including the Risk team, senior management, and legal practitioners.Responsibilities
- Clarify fee earner requests and seek additional information if needed.
- Conduct corporate research using external sources and internal databases.
- Define search terms and perform conflict searches on clients, matters, and lateral hires.
- Analyse data to identify potential conflicts under professional conduct rules and risk protocols.
- Review documents submitted for new client and matter intake.
- Conduct due diligence and screening for politically exposed persons, sanctions, and adverse media.
- Assess conflicts and AML risks, escalating findings as required.
- Consult with fee earners to obtain missing documentation.
- Prepare and deliver accurate reports to partners and legal staff.
- Perform ongoing reviews of medium- and high-risk clients.
- Log and file conflict waivers.
- Ensure timely data entry into conflicts and firm systems.
- Conduct preliminary ‘ad hoc’ searches per service standards.
- Assist with updating black book entries and managing information barriers.
- Support firmwide data maintenance, conflicts projects, and Risk team initiatives.
Skills & Experience
- Educated to bachelor’s degree level or currently studying (preferably law).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Experience working in a law firm/corporate environment.
- Conflicts and anti-money laundering screening experience, preferably acquired in a law firm (desired but not essential).
- Experience with intake and screening software, including CMS/Aderant, inTapp, Orbis, World Check One (desired but not essential).
- Basic understanding of confidentiality, the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules, and anti-money laundering regulations.
- Sound judgement on when to escalate potential issues.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of information.
CulturePeople choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.Benefits
- Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
- Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
- Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: enjoy the flexibility to fit out your home office or support your health and wellbeing with an annual $250 allowance.
- Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal
How to applyClick APPLY or visit .We’re an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.
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Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:20:34 GMT
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