KYC Paralegal - Leading Global Law Firm - Immediate Start
Urgent KYC Paralegal role with a leading global law firm. Immediate start, 3 month contract with strong extension potential. London or Manchester. Law firm KYC experience preferred.

Accutrainee Overview
With over 10 years’ experience supporting legal professionals in securing high quality opportunities, Accutrainee is well placed to help you take the next step in your legal career.
Through our Accuflex service, we offer flexible opportunities across leading law firms, in house legal teams, financial institutions and consultancies.
Main duties and responsibilities
We are currently working with a leading global law firm who are seeking KYC Paralegal support on an urgent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a top tier international firm, supporting their client due diligence and onboarding processes.
Start date: ASAP (within 1 to 2 weeks)
Duration: 3 months initially, with strong likelihood of extension
Location: Manchester or London office
Working pattern: Full time, ideally 4 days per week in the office
Main Duties and Responsibilities
You will be supporting the firm’s KYC and client onboarding function, including:
Assisting with client due diligence processes
Reviewing and processing KYC documentation
Supporting the clearance of backlog work relating to ongoing client onboarding
Liaising with internal stakeholders to obtain required information
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal risk requirements
Maintaining accurate records and documentation
What we look for
Previous KYC or client due diligence experience is strongly preferred
Experience within a law firm environment is highly desirable
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of work
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
Candidates who are immediately available and able to interview this week will be prioritised.
Additional Information
Given the nature of this opportunity, candidates must be able to start at short notice. While the preference is for 4 days per week in the office, candidates able to attend 3 days may still be considered.
When to apply
Due to the urgent nature of this requirement, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)
Please note that experience gained in this role will not count towards QWE. If you are seeking QWE opportunities, please apply separately for our Trainee Solicitor roles.
- Locations
- Manchester, London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Workplace & Culture
We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, which prioritises training and development and encourages networking.
Accutrainee was founded on the principles of innovation, our high-level goal to partner with legal professionals throughout their legal career offering them more opportunity, more flexibility and more support.
Our ultimate aim is to be recognised as the legal services company of choice for legal professionals and develop a supportive, friendly culture where quality is embedded in everything we do.
About Accutrainee
Accutrainee is an innovative legal services and technology company where quality matters. We partner with legal professionals throughout their career, offering training and development, job opportunities and mentoring. We offer opportunities for paralegals, trainees and qualified lawyers on a contract and permanent basis at a wide range of organisations including city law firms, niche practice firms, FTSE 100 companies, banks, fintechs and start-ups.