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Legal Assistant Jobs in Coleshill, England, United Kingdom at Vistry Group
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Vistry Group
Location: Coleshill, England, United Kingdom
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our team within Vistry Services, at multiple locations including Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and Coleshill, West Midlands. As our Legal Assistant, you will be an experienced AML legal assistant (private practice experience preferred). You will be supporting and assisting the Assistant Legal Counsel with day-to-day duties. You will also be working collaboratively with panel firms and key stakeholders to drive structure, process and best practice. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…
In return, what we would like from you…
Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
Previous experience in an AML or compliance role
Strong analytical and investigative skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
Good understanding of AML regulations and best practices
Proficiency in using AML software and tools
A pragmatic approach to problem solving
Excellent communication skills
Able to work under pressure and prioritise workload
Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach
Fast-pace in-house legal environment, working to tight deadlines
A team player
Work collaboratively across business functions
Solutions driven
More about the Legal Assistant role…
To provide support to the Assistant Legal Counsel, in day-to-day duties
To assess the risk profile of customers and whether there have been any changes
Liaise with Regional teams to assist with client due diligence queries and escalations to Group Legal
Review company searches and run press searches
Support the Assistant Legal Counsel in the administration of general anti-money laundering issues and client due diligence matters
Assist members of the AML team with research projects and day-to-day compliance with AML regulatory matters as they arise
Support the Assistant Legal Counsel with AML training to the business
To undertake general legal duties associated with anti-money laundering compliance
To escalate any potential and actual difficulties regarding legal matters to the Assistant Legal Counsel for review and guidance
We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos – doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation,â¯and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry.
