Conflict Analyst

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Conflict Analyst to join their new central conflicts team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in critical decision-making regarding client acceptance and compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct. You will leverage your analytical skills to identify potential conflicts of interest while working collaboratively with legal teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will help shape the firm's success and uphold its ethical standards. If you thrive in a regulated setting and are passionate about compliance, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent experience in compliance or commercial law.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to manage conflicts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict checks and analyze potential issues based on regulations.
• Collaborate with legal teams to gather relevant information for analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Compliance Knowledge

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Law Degree/GDL/LPC

Experience in Compliance Function

Relevant Experience in Commercial Law Firm

Tools

Intapp

Job description

Conflict Analyst

Department: Business Services - OGC

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Leeds

Reporting To: Helen Randall

Description

The role provides an opportunity to be involved in the development of a new central conflicts team, helping to determine whether a new client or matter can, or should be, accepted by us in line with the SRA Code of Conduct, our existing client base and our own ethical framework.

The role will utilise and develop your commercial awareness and compliance knowledge and will involve analysing potential conflicts of interest.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing conflict and sanctions check searches using the Intapp system.
• Analysing potential commercial, legal and material information conflict issues in accordance with the applicable regulation and common law.
• Working with colleagues in the legal teams to obtain relevant information to assist your analysis.
• Identifying wider commercial risk issues at the client acceptance and conflict checking stage.
• Escalating issues arising from the search results to OGC (Office of General Counsel), where necessary.
• Assisting in the implementation of information barriers.
• Ensuring consistent data entry into Intapp.
• Working within SLA timescales.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct rules relating to conflicts of interest and the duties of confidentiality and disclosure.

Firm wide:

• Understands DAC Beachcroft is an international firm. Works with awareness of this structure to operate as one team/brand.
• Actively operates in the best interests of the firm at all times internally and externally.
• Operates in a regulated environment, effectively managing risk and compliance issues including data security.
• Works in partnership with others to manage and mitigate commercial risk

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Either a law degree/GDL/LPC OR previous experience of working in a compliance function OR relevant experience from working within a commercial law firm as a conflicts analyst.
• Experience of gathering and analysing information and utilising it in a methodical way.
• Proven ability to work to competing deadlines, prioritise appropriately and maintain a positive working attitude.
• Highly organised with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to form and maintain good relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A working knowledge of Intapp is desirable but not essential.
• Able to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure-particularly when dealing with difficult situations.
• Able to exercise tact and diplomacy.
• Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive.
• Good team player.

Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution.