Fieldfisher’s Client Onboarding Graduate Programme is an exciting opportunity for ambitious, curious and motivated graduates who are interested in building a career in Risk and Compliance. Starting on Tuesday 1 September 2026, you will join a collaborative and forward-thinking team at the heart of the firm’s operations.
As a Graduate Onboarding Officer, you will gain hands-on experience in Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes, developing a strong foundation in client due diligence and regulatory compliance. You will also build your understanding of key risk factors, including international sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and negative news, enabling you to contribute to well-rounded and informed risk assessments.
About the programme
This two-year programme is designed to support your professional development from day one. You will strengthen your communication and organisational skills, learn to manage your workload effectively, and build confidence working with colleagues at all levels of the firm, including senior stakeholders.
You will gain exposure to a wide variety of work, clients and practice areas across an international law firm - from supporting individual clients to working on matters involving global organisations. This breadth of experience will give you a strong understanding of how a European law firm operates and how risk and compliance underpin every aspect of our work.
Working within the Risk team, you will develop valuable research and analytical skills, learning how to identify and assess potential risks early and contribute to protecting both our clients and the firm. You will begin your journey with a two-week Early Careers induction, giving you the opportunity to connect with your fellow Graduates, Trainees and Apprentices. During this time, you will spend time in our London office, take part in networking opportunities, and enjoy a range of social events designed to help you settle into the firm, build relationships, and feel part of the community from day one.
As a Graduate Onboarding Officer, you will be...
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Utilising cloud-based, AI-infused technology to assist our Anti Money Laundering processes
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Providing support to the Firm, Partners and offices on onboarding clients and matters
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Diligently review and assess the AML risks associated with all new client and matter requests submitted via the Firm’s systems (e.g. Intapp) to perform KYC/CDD
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Document research and analysis into an AML 'Pack' provided to fee-earners for their approval
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Assessment and collation of Politically Exposed Persons
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Collating information from the Company registers globally
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Assessing negative news stories about potential clients for their risk to the firm
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Liaising with Partners and Senior Stakeholders to obtain outstanding information
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Verifying the ID of individuals using our Biometric Identity Verification tool
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Matter Management on our bespoke in-house finance system, Evergreen
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Assisting the team by gathering information on active clients to be reviewed
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Performing ongoing monitoring of existing client relationships
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Participating in meetings with the firmwide risk team
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Assist with developing training materials, presentations, and courses on AML
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Performing Conflict of Interest searches, diligently assessing the results and liaising with fee-earners across the firm to address any concerns
A bit about you
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Be ready to start employment from 1 September 2026
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Have achieved (or be on track) to achieve a 2:1 in your law degree
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Demonstrable research skills
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Demonstrable organisational skills
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Ability to adjust workflows to meet deadlines
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Clear written and verbal communication
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Team-focused
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Self-motivated
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
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Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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Keen interest in a career in Risk and Compliance
Recruitment Process
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Applications close Friday 19 June 2026
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Video interviews: June 2026
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Assessment Centre: July 2026
Quotes from our current graduates
"The Graduate Onboarding Scheme has significantly helped me grow as a young professional navigating the legal world"
"Surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team"
"I would recommend this graduate scheme to anyone looking to begin a career in AML or the legal world in general"
"It has boosted my confidence, provided hands-on experience in the corporate world, and taught me invaluable knowledge in key legal areas"
"Impactful introduction to the legal world, enabling me to immerse myself in a close-knit and accomplished team"
For further information regarding the scheme, please visit our website: Client Onboarding Graduate Scheme ¦ Fieldfisher
Who are we looking for?
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We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experiences can only benefit us.
Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis; your application may be reviewed before the deadline. We always suggest applying early where possible.
Inclusion is not exclusive:
If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.
We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine at the interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need by contacting us at: [email protected].
For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit: Belfast Hub ¦ Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher is Times Top 20 Law Firm, a highly commended firm in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings and is repeatedly nominated for awards in areas including dispute resolution, M&A and IP. Many of our lawyers are recognised by legal directories as leading professionals in their areas of specialism and we are top two-ranked in a number of our key practice areas.
Our network spans over 1,800 people across 26 international offices in 12 countries.
We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice, Vienna and Silicon Valley.
Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.
