Linklaters
Analyst - Business Acceptance
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Analyst - Business Acceptance
Job Description: Analyst – Business Acceptance
About Us
Linklaters is a global law firm, operating in 20 countries across 30 offices. We believe our success hinges on excellent teams—each comprised of brilliant minds who thrive in a collaborative, innovative, agile, and entrepreneurial environment.
Our ethos drives outperformance through a positive, supportive, fair, and open culture that values diversity, challenges bias, and fosters inclusivity. This mindset enables us to work cohesively toward a unified goal while safeguarding client trust and risk management.
The Role
As an Analyst – Business Acceptance, you’ll play a critical role in protecting the firm by overseeing the assessment and acceptance of new business globally. Reporting to the Legal & Risk function, your work will include:
- Conducting conflict checks, client due diligence, and risk assessments.
- Mitigating legal, commercial, and reputational risks while supporting compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
This dynamic role offers opportunities for exposure, development, and close collaboration across the firm—strategically contributing to the health and growth of Linklaters.
Your Key Responsibilities
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Conflicts Management:
- Initiate and analyse conflict checks using the firm’s conflict management system, flagging and escalating potential conflicts where necessary.
- Work with Legal & Risk colleagues to resolve conflicts while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory expectations.
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Client Due Diligence:
- Perform comprehensive Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) assessments for prospective clients, and proportionate due diligence where required.
- Review and approve matter opening requests, verifying completion of all required information and approvals.
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Information Security & Compliance:
- Establish, monitor, and maintain information barriers to secure confidential client data and mitigate conflicts of interest.
- Advise lawyers and stakeholders on client acceptance processes, including client identification, AML obligations, sanctions compliance, and reputational risk guidance.
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Policy & Process Support:
- Provide expert counsel on client engagement terms, operating policies, and best-practice standards to strengthen risk and compliance frameworks.
- Contribute to Legal & Risk projects, process improvements, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
Professional Experience
- Previous experience in a legal, financial, or professional services environment, ideally with exposure to:
- Conflicts resolution
- New business acceptance
- Risk management or regulatory compliance
Skills & Competencies
- Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to assess complex risks, make sound judgements, and synthesise data efficiently.
- Attention to Detail: Methodical approach to workloads, ensuring accuracy and meeting critical deadlines.
- Proactive Mindset: Adaptability to handle pressures and prioritise competing demands.
- Interpersonal Skills: Confidence in building relationships with lawyers, stakeholders, and team members across all levels.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal skills to explain processes and provide actionable guidance.
What’s on Offer
Location & Work Arrangement
- Primary Location: London-based with a hybrid working model.
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Employee Benefits
Two main areas of support:
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free onsite fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
- Access to an onsite GP and periodic health checks
Financial & Lifestyle Support
- Pension, inclusive flexible savings options, life assurance, and mortgage advice services
- Legacy planning (e.g., will-writing services)
Family & Flexibility
- Electric car/cycle-to-work schemes
- Emergency family care and travel insurance
- Enhanced holiday (including restaurant/meal vouchers) and paid birthday leave
- Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
- Season ticket loan for commuting assistance
Social & Professional Engagement
- Perks for social clubs, sports, or employee networks (e.g., Gender Equality Network, With Pride, Social Mobility Network).
Technical Skills Required
| Area | Key Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Business Partner | CDD/conflict compliance training |
| Support | |
| Legal & Commercial Research | Research heavy, ensuring full compliance |
| Know Your Customer | KYC/AML verification procedures |
| Report Writing | Technical & risk reports for stakeholders |
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Application Policy
Applications must be submitted online only via our portal. Queries can be directed to:
- [Lateral Legal Roles] → lateralrecruitment@linklaters.com
- [Business Team Roles] → ukbtrecruitment@linklaters.com
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