The Law Society is inviting applications for an AML Executive to join the newly established Anti-Money Laundering unit within the Regulation Department. The successful candidate will be part of a small team assisting the Head of AML in delivering the Law Society’s AML strategy, leading best practice in the implementation of AML measures and ensuring the Law Society meets its competent authority responsibilities relating to AML/CFT and Money Laundering.
Main duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will carry out a variety of duties in line with the operational standards and strategic objectives of the Regulation Department, to include
* Drafting material for and attendance at a variety of regulatory meetings
* Drafting reports for internal cross sectional and inter-departmental information sharing
* Drafting and submission of statutory reports to external bodies
* Liaison with external stakeholders at national and international level
* Management of data, statistical analysis and report production relating to anti-money laundering compliance
* Development of educational aids to promote best practice in AML/CFT
* Speaking engagements to promote information relating to the professions’ AML/CFT obligations
* Provision of AML guidance to the profession via the AML Helpline
Knowledge and skills
* A third level qualification (ideally but not confined to) law, compliance, AML/ML, accounting or similarand/orexperience working in a statutory body or a professional regulatory environment
* Exceptional organisational skills with an ability to multi-task in a high paced setting
* Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
* An excellent command of written and spoken English
* A record of success in working on complex matters
* Strong knowledge of and proficiency in various IT systems, particularly database systems
* Experience of stakeholder engagement
* High level of discretion and the corresponding ability to handle sensitive information with integrity
* Professional qualification as a solicitor, accountant or other related profession
* Knowledge of and experience of working in areas relating to Ireland’s AML/CFT framework
* Knowledge of EU law
* Salary (DOE)
* Excellent working conditions
* Pension
Please note this is initially a 12-month contract, with a view to becoming permanent.
How to Apply
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Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland, without any restrictions.
Closing date:22 August 2025
We thank you for your interest in the Law Society of Ireland and your interest in this role. Due to the level of response required, only successful candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted by the HR department. For more information on our Data Protection policies please send a request to recruit@lawsociety.ie.
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