AML Assistant

Company: Career Legal
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Location: London
Job Description:

AML Assistant (Future Trainee)

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Elite US Law Firm

Salary Up To £44,000pa (Depending On Experience)

London Based

Our client, an elite US law firm, is actively seeking an enthusiastic and professional Future Trainee to join them on a 12m FTC in their London office – working as their new AML Assistant.

You’ll be joining an experienced forward-thinking AML/Risk & Compliance team – led by the London based Deputy General Counsel and Global AML Manager.

As the successful AML Assistant, you’ll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

– AML research and conducting risk assessments

– Updating firm software tools and databases

– Summarising results of research and drafting matter/risk assessments

– Performing due diligence on clients

– Performing PEPs, adverse media and sanction searches

– Following up on outstanding AML files

Plus much more.

To be considered for this opportunity, you’ll need to have/be the following:

– Have a Training Contract confirmed with 12 months availability

– Ideally, have some experience/exposure to AML (desirable, not essential)

– Be able to commute to the London office on a regular basis

If you’re a Future Trainee with 12 months availability and you’re seeking a new position, get in touch as soon as possible.

Posted: July 2nd, 2026