Paralegal Team Leader - Business Acceptance Team - Law Firm - City of London / Hybrid - c£60k-£75k (negotiable) We re on the hunt for a Paralegal Team Leader / Senior Paralegal, with experience as a Paralegal within Business Acceptance / Risk and Compliance, to join a fantastic City based law firm on a 3 month FTC (could be extended/convert to permanent). Joining the Business Acceptance team, the Paralegal Team Leader will lead a team of Paralegals in supporting the client due diligence / business acceptance activity. This will be a hands-on role where you will undertake the work as well as overseeing the team and being a point of escalation. The opportunity: This is a 3 month FTC that may be extended or convert to a permanent role. Hybrid working is offered (3 days in the office) and standard working hours are 9.30am-5.30pm. Key responsibilities as the Business Acceptance Paralegal Team Leader: Performing due diligence on new clients Undertaking all background checks on all new clients Matter openings - conflict checks, google checks/research Extensive liaison with fee earners including communications regarding high risk clients/matters, sanctions and conflicts checks Stakeholder management Assisting with maintenance and creation of information barriers Supporting, mentoring and leading the team of paralegals and acting as a point of escalation when required Taking responsibility for complex background checks Ensuring files are open within certain timeframes Assisting ..... full job details .....