At Dentons Europe Services in Prague, we embrace a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Our team of professionals is dedicated to collaborating seamlessly to provide a wide range of services, including finance, IT, human resources, marketing, and more to support legal teams in managing large volumes of data, ensuring accuracy, and enhancing the overall legal process.
About the RoleThe purpose of this role is to support the Partners and Matter teams in assessing new requests (being new clients and/or new business with existing clients) from an AML and compliance point of view using Dentons’ and third-party research databases.
Responsibilities- Review intake requests and ensure compliance with local legal and firm requirements during matter opening.
- Conduct client due diligence (CDD) and periodic AML reviews across various sectors and jurisdictions.
- Follow up on AML-related issues and liaise with internal stakeholders as needed.
- Ensure AML, sanctions, and risk checks are properly completed and documented in line with firm policy and regulations.
- Support process improvements, system updates, and internal projects (e.g., policy drafting, training).
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members.
- Collaborate with international colleagues to meet deadlines and resolve complex matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (legal education preferred).
- Minimum 2 years of previous experience in a similar role.
- Previous experience in AML, compliance, or risk management desirable.
- Familiarity with Intapp Open is an advantage.
- Fluency in English (C1 or higher) is essential due to international communication
- Excellent communication, analytical, and research skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage priorities under pressure.
- Commercial awareness and ability to understand legal business context.
- Commitment to high-quality client service and professionalism.
- Ability to thrive in an international, multicultural team environment
Benefits
- 25 days of vacation/year
- 3 sick days/year
- Meal lump-sum
- MultiSport card
- Multipass card
- Home Office allowance
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Legal education
- Minimum 2 years previous experience in a similar role
- Experience in AML, compliance, or risk management
- Familiarity with Intapp Open
- Fluency in English (C1 or higher)
- Excellent communication, analytical, and research skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage priorities under pressure
- Commercial awareness and understanding of legal business context
- Commitment to high-quality client service and professionalism
- Ability to work in an international, multicultural team environment
What We Do
Dentons is the world's largest law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Dentons Global Advisors. Dentons' polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work. www.dentons.com
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