Job Description

WHY ADDLESHAW GODDARD?

At Addleshaw Goddard we not only provide technical excellence and experience but, crucially, demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them. A natural choice for the best talent, our people fulfil their potential in an environment where they are developed and valued. We put ourselves in our clients\' shoes, as part of a team of effective commercially minded business people as well as efficient lawyers. We want to be known for the quality of our work, our imaginative approach, and the impact we make

AG is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of a person\'s gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to having a diverse team and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities, particularly those from underrepresented demographics. We want our recruitment practices to be as inclusive as possible, so please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process to help you perform to your best.

We recognise the importance of nurturing an inclusive culture to help us attract, retain and enable our people to be the best we can be. We understand that diverse firms are more attractive to potential and existing employees and that culturally diverse teams are more innovative and agile. You can find out more about our objectives here https://www.addleshawgoddard.com/en/about-us/diversity/.

THE FINANCIAL CRIME & SANCTIONS TEAM

The role sits within the Financial Crime & Sanctions Team (FCS Team) and focuses on advising the firm on a wide range of financial crime issues across the Firm\'s global business, with a particular focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML). You will therefore play an important role in a broad range of complex matters related to the Firm, its clients, and the development and growth of the Firm\'s business, and in: (a) ensuring the FCS Team delivers timely advice to drive compliance with all relevant regulatory and statutory obligations across the Firm\'s global practice; (b) acting as an escalation, advice and guidance point for the Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) / New Clients Team on a number of financial crime-related aspects; and, (c) assisting the General Counsel in managing relevant financial crime projects, such as responding to Regulatory requests and updating AML Policy and Procedures. The role may also involve assisting with training both within the FCS Team and the wider Firm.

WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES

The role involves undertaking technical, judgment and decision based work to ensure a robust financial crime environment is maintained and relevant financial crime controls are effective, including:

• Providing solutions to AML/CDD queries from the BAU for complex and high risk clients/matters, such as the involvement of: Politically Exposed Persons; high risk jurisdictions; high risk industries; complex structures/multiple layers; sanctions issues; adverse media, etc.
• Providing the relevant approvals in accordance with the referrals/escalation procedure and assisting with potential reporting considerations.
• Engaging and influencing partners, fee earners and other stakeholders on financial crime compliance and strategy including all elements of the Firm\'s file opening/CDD processes, procedures (including Source of Funds and Wealth) and the review of AML risk issues.
• Maintaining an excellent understanding of the financial crime regulations and legislation in relation to the Firm\'s operational jurisdictions, ensuring these are interpreted into robust firm-wide risk management policies and controls.
• Responding to various Regulatory requests/audits across the Firm\'s global practice, such as annual regulatory returns, MLRO Reports, etc.
• Providing expert advice to the Firm on financial crime risk management, contributing to the Firm\'s Practice-Wide Risk Assessment, as well as individual client/matter risk assessments.
• Supporting the submission of Suspicious Activity Reports to the National Crime Agency under the supervision of the MLRO/Deputy MLRO.
• Conducting detailed analysis of UN, EU, UK and US sanctions regimes and escalating potential issues to the Firm\'s Global Investigations Team, General Counsel and MLRO, as appropriate.
• Advising on bribery and corruption queries, reviewing client ABC terms and policy statements and escalating to the ABC Officer, as appropriate.

The personal qualities required for the role include:

• Minimum of three years\' experience working in a corporate, financial crime / AML advisory role in an International Law Firm or within Banking/Financial Services where 1st line supervisory or 2nd line oversight experience is essential.
• Expert knowledge of: CDD and matter risk requirements, with a particular focus on high risk clients/matters and complex corporate/trust structures; and, the reporting regime.
• Extensive knowledge and technical experience of relevant regulation and legislation such as the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (as amended); UN/EU/UK/US and other applicable sanctions regimes; and relevant sectoral AML guidance such as the Legal Sector Affinity Group or JMLSG. Knowledge of equivalent requirements applicable in the Firm\'s EMEA offices would be advantageous.
• Deep understanding of risk and the regulatory framework, preferably with an ICA or equivalent diploma in AML /

Financial Crime. * Ability to use own initiative and apply appropriate judgement, escalating issues as required, with a proven ability to respond quickly to urgent queries, meet deadlines and deliver results.

• Commercial focus, with an ability to see the opportunity and not just the risks and also adopt a proactive approach; seeking ways to add value and drive quality.
• Ability to influence partners and senior management and to communicate persuasively in person, by telephone and in writing
• Dynamism - willing to engage with and champion change. Ability to assess, draft, and update policies and procedures;
• Excellent IT skills. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and Internet usage.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WHEN YOU JOIN ADDLESHAW GODDARD?

We aim to provide a positive experience to everyone who works here and our focus on financial, lifestyle and wellbeing benefits ensures that this experience goes beyond the nine-to-five.

• An attractive, competitive salary and benefits package.
• A flexible and friendly working environment (hybrid working is encouraged to get a balance between working from home and being in the office) and a supportive team culture where we all look out for each other at all levels.
• Award winning state of the art technology and innovation (ranked top 4 in the latest Financial Times Innovative Lawyer report - making us one of the most innovated law firms in Europe) including document automation and AI document review systems.
• Exposure to large and high profile international transactions.
• Extensive business development, support, and training.

Some of the benefits employees of AG can expect are:

• Annual discretionary bonus plan
• Life assurance & income protection
• Competitive employer matched pension contribution rate
• Health and wellbeing subsidiary
• One day per year to volunteer (as part of our CSR initiative)
• Buy/sell holidays (up to 5 days each year)
• Mental health and wellbeing initiatives such as The Mindful Business Charter, Mental Health Champions and 1:1 sessions with an in-house professional
• Talent referral bonus incentives
• AG Excellence awards for the recognition of exceptional effort
• Opt in private medical and private dental insurance
• Opt in annual health screening
• Voluntary critical illness cover
• An attractive, competitive salary and benefits package.
• A flexible and friendly working environment (hybrid working is encouraged to get a balance between working from home and being in the office) and a supportive team culture where we all look out for each other at all levels.
• Award winning state of the art technology and innovation (ranked top 4 in the latest Financial Times Innovative Lawyer report - making us one of the most innovated law firms in Europe) including document automation and AI document review systems.
• Exposure to large and high profile international transactions.
• Extensive business development, support, and training.

Addleshaw Goddard