Introduction

Dentons Business Services EMEA is the operational backbone of Dentons, supporting the world's largest law firm in delivering exceptional service to clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As a crucial component of Dentons' global network, our EMEA business services team plays a key role in driving efficiency, innovation, and collaboration.

At Dentons Business Services EMEA, we are committed to excellence in supporting legal professionals with cutting-edge solutions. Our dynamic and diverse team collaborates seamlessly to provide a wide range of services, including finance, IT, human resources, marketing, and more. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.

Role

The purpose of this role is to support the AML Operations Manager and the Global Head of AML and Sanctions Compliance in implementing the Firm-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions programme and undertake Client Due Diligence (CDD) checks on clients.

The role will involve assessing clients and their matters to ensure compliance with applicable AML legislation and to advise the Firm on financial crime and other risk issues. 

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Undertaking and handling all types of Client Due diligence (CDD)

• Review and assess the risks of all new clients and matters from AML, sanctions and reputational risks perspective;
• Undertaking client and matter risk assessments
• Undertaking sanctions screening updates;
• Assisting with the ongoing monitoring of clients and matters 
• Advising on sanctions, professional ethical obligations, matter and billing structure, engagement terms and inter-office working arrangements
• Providing a 'concierge' service to partners by liaising with clients directly on AML and sanctions issues, either in person, on the phone or in writing.
• Managing all stages of the matter opening process and escalate any issues as necessary
• Assists with the firm's internal audit processes;
• Dealing with basic data protection queries relevant to AML
• Assisting with AML and Sanctions training to the Firm
• Reviewing and updating Dentons' internal compliance policies and procedures
• Assisting with projects and ad hoc assignments as required

The above list is not exhaustive as the team and the firm continue to evolve and develop with the changing domestic and international legal landscapes and as we identify new ways of improving our service to the firm.

More important than any particular skill, we are looking for dynamic and flexible team players with highly developed critical thinking who can assess legal and commercial risks presented to the firm and advise on appropriate mitigation strategies.

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Relevant University Degree
• 1-2 years legal or compliance experience working in a law firm or a professional services environment. Other experience which demonstrates the necessary critical thinking and risk assessment will be considered.
• Highly effective research skills using all relevant information sources, including IT resources and ability to use them to their full potential
• A good knowledge of relevant compliance rules and regulations, including (but not limited to) client care, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, anti-bribery and corruption, money laundering, sanctions.
• Able to assemble research and produce clear, accurate findings
• Can analyse issues and draw/express conclusions succinctly
• Able to use internal precedents and draft emails in plain English
• PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Able to keep all general administration up-to-date and under control
• Experience using new business intake systems e.g Intapp OPEN

Personal skills / attributes

• Versatile, resourceful and creative thinker who is ready to get involved in whatever task is facing the team
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Can effectively and clearly explain problems and issues to partners and clients and actively contribute to their resolution
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others
• Able to demonstrate strong customer facing skills
• Able to make incisive decisions and operate efficiently in challenging situations
• Able to effectively manage and prioritise tasks where appropriate
• Able to analyse and recognise the need for improvement to systems and controls and suggest options for improvements to the AML Operations Manager.
• Take an efficient and organised approach to dealing with administration.
• Able to be an ambassador for Dentons, being professional in outlook and attitude

Benefits

• Private medical healthcare provided by Medicover 
• MultiSport card 
• Benefit Cafeteria system  
• Option to join a private insurance plan 
• An additional day off for your birthday 
• Tailored learning & development opportunities 
• Hybrid work model with a modern office in Warsaw city center