Legal Consultant - Due Diligence/Compliance Specialist
Johnson Hana is Ireland’s leading alternative legal solutions provider. We offer expert legal professionals supported by technology and project management to streamline busy in-house functions. Our outsourced legal solutions serve a diverse range of domestic and international clients, including global technology companies, government bodies, and pillar banks.
We are seeking to hire a Due Diligence/Compliance Specialist to join the Johnson Hana Community. This role involves working on an upcoming project with a large financial institution, expected to last between 6 to 12 months, with a strong possibility of extension.
Project responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive due diligence and background checks to ensure candidates meet fitness and probity standards per regulatory requirements.
* Manage the submission and approval processes for high-level positions and Key Function holders, including annual updates and compliance with central bank standards.
* Identify and mitigate potential risks by validating credentials, conducting criminal background checks, and performing adverse media searches.
* Maintain accurate records of compliance activities and report findings to senior management.
* Coordinate with a panel of consultants to perform due diligence tasks and implement compliance processes effectively.
* Ensure the security and confidentiality of data and documents.
* Communicate with clients to understand project needs and provide solutions to meet objectives.
* Maintain professionalism and competence when dealing with clients and working on the project.
Key Skills & Experience:
* Law degree or relevant qualification
* Experience in compliance or regulatory functions
* Preferably experience within banking or financial institutions
* Ability to collaborate with various teams and stakeholders
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
If interested in joining Johnson Hana’s panel of legal consultants, please email your CV to orla.reilly@johnsonhana.com.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Banking
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