Junior Business Acceptance Analyst

Junior Business Acceptance Analyst

About Taylor Wessing

Taylor Wessing is a global law firm dedicated to supporting the world’s most innovative businesses and individuals. Deeply embedded within our key sectors, we collaborate closely with our clients to solve complex challenges, enabling ideas and ambitions to thrive. By shaping conversations in our industries, we help clients unlock growth, protect innovation, and accelerate success.

With 1,200+ lawyers, 300+ partners, and 28 offices across 17 jurisdictions, we are expanding our Risk Management team with the addition of a Junior Business Acceptance Analyst.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Junior Business Acceptance Analyst to join our Liverpool office, supporting the Business Acceptance Manager and Senior Business Acceptance Analysts in all aspects of new client and matter intake.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day tasks related to the firm’s Client and Matter Inception processes.
• Conducting client due diligence and determining the necessary level of checks to comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations.
• Performing conflict searches, identifying, resolving, and escalating issues as needed.
• Using internal and external databases to conduct research for due diligence.
• Assessing the risk profile of new and existing clients and matters, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Advising partners, fee earners, and secretaries on AML regulations, inception processes, and conflicts queries.
• Ensuring the creation, amendment, and maintenance of information barriers, highlighting any arising issues.
• Assisting with ad hoc queries from the Risk Team’s inbox.
• Contributing to team and firm-wide projects to support international operations.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in client due diligence or conflicts analysis (preferred but not essential).
• Prior experience in an international law firm (preferred but not essential).
• Understanding of SRA rules on conflicts of interest and confidentiality is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to research and present findings concisely.
• Analytical skills to assess data, risks, and inconsistencies.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Team-oriented mindset, supporting colleagues when required.
• Adaptability to new processes and technology.

Competencies

• Professional, client-focused, and solution-oriented.
• Passionate about risk management and compliance, eager to build strong internal relationships.
• Reliable, hardworking, and committed to continuous learning.
• Confident communicator, adapting to different audiences and situations.
• Aligned with Taylor Wessing’s values—creativity, excellence, integrity, responsibility, respect, and teamwork.

Education & Experience

• A university degree is preferred.
• Experience in a legal or professional services environment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with compliance databases and IT systems is an advantage.
• Open to graduates with a keen interest in business acceptance and compliance.

Benefits

Taylor Wessing offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working model (3 days in our award-winning office, 2 days remote).
• 25 days annual leave (plus a discretionary paid day in December and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days).
• Enhanced parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay after one year of service for birth or adoption).
• Flexible benefits package tailored to individual needs.

Our Culture

At Taylor Wessing, we foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture where every individual can thrive. We are committed to promoting equity and respect across all backgrounds, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, neurodiversity, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

How We Work

We never settle for average. As creative thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners, we continuously strive for excellence. Taylor Wessing is a firm that offers the scale to achieve your ambitions while maintaining a strong sense of community and collaboration.

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