Conflicts and New Business Team Leader

Elite US law firm is seeking a Conflicts and New Business Team Leader to supervise the London team of Conflicts and AML Analysts and a Conflicts New Business Team Administrator to ensure day to day delivery of new business intake, conflicts clearance and AML processes across the UK and EU offices.

\n
• Salary to £85,000
• Market leading benefits including 33 days annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Stunning City offices
• 09:30-17:30 working hours

Conflicts and New Business Team Leader Key Responsibilities:

\n
• Set clear daily and weekly objectives to ensure timely completion of conflicts checks, AML reviews, and matter openings
• Allocate and prioritise workloads, including urgent and time-sensitive requests, to meet deadlines
• Provide day-to-day guidance on conflicts and AML policies, ensuring consistent, compliant application
• Conduct regular one-to-ones to support performance, development, and operational effectiveness
• Contribute to hiring, onboarding, performance, promotion, and reward decisions
• Oversee and conduct conflicts searches, exercising judgement in reviewing results and escalating where appropriate
• Oversee and conduct client due diligence and AML risk assessments in line with policy and regulation
• Review AML documentation for accuracy and consistency, escalating higher-risk cases without delay
• Oversee preparation and submission of New Business Forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Conflicts and New Business Team Leader Skills & Requirements:

\n
• Previous experience in a similar role within a law firm
• Broad operational knowledge of conflicts, AML and new business intake processes
• Understanding of core management practices including scheduling, prioritising, coaching, and monitoring quality of work
• Sound judgement in identifying issues requiring escalation