Conflicts & AML Analyst

Larbey Evans Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in London is seeking a Conflicts & AML Analyst for a full-time position. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in legal conflicts and AML research. This role involves supporting conflict resolution, liaising with attorneys, and assisting in compliance reviews. A competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus bonus is offered, alongside hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days WFH

£100 monthly employee contribution

Free lunch every Wednesday

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in legal conflicts of interest and AML in a major law firm.
• Strong ability to research corporate ownership through public sources.
• Experience with lateral conflicts clearances is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support identification and resolution of conflicts of interest.
• Liaise with various firm personnel for conflict clearance.
• Utilise search tools to identify potential conflicts.
• Prepare and distribute conflict-related reports.
• Assist with KYC processes under Money Laundering Regulations.

Skills

Legal conflicts research

AML research

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

InTapp Open/Conflicts

LegalKey

Capital IQ

Job description

Conflicts & AML Analyst

A fantastic opportunity for a Conflicts & AML Analyst to join one of London’s top-tier US law firms on a full-time, permanent basis.

• Salary to £70,000 + discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days WFH
• £100 monthly employee contribution
• Free lunch every Wednesday
• Liverpool Street location

Reporting to the Director of Conflicts Services (global) and COLP & MLRO (UK), the Conflicts & AML Analyst will assist with conflicts searching and AML clearances associated with new business intake, lateral hires, and business development across the firm.

Key Responsibilities of the Conflicts & AML Analyst:

• Support the identification, analysis, and resolution of actual and potential conflicts of interest relating to new business, lateral hires, and Business Development initiatives.
• Liaise with Partners, Associates, Conflicts Attorneys, the Director of Conflicts, and the General Counsel’s Office to ensure timely conflict clearance and approval.
• Utilise conflict search and reporting tools to identify and communicate potential conflicts to relevant lawyers and firm personnel.
• Prepare and distribute conflict and related reports across all levels of the firm.
• Assist with Know Your Client (KYC) processes, including due diligence research, sanctions and PEP screening, adverse media checks, and other compliance reviews under the Money Laundering Regulations.

Skills & Requirements of the Conflicts & AML Analyst:

• 2+ years of demonstrated legal conflicts of interest and AML researching, identification, and resolution experience in the Business Acceptance Department of a major law firm.
• Experience with InTapp Open/Conflicts and LegalKey highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to research corporate ownership through public sources and related software like Capital IQ preferred.
• Experience with lateral conflicts clearances a plus.