Conflicts Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is looking for an exceptional Conflicts Analyst to support business initiatives by identifying and resolving ethical conflicts. The role requires at least 2 years’ experience in conflicts or compliance within a law firm, along with relevant educational qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model with office attendance required 3-4 days a week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience with conflicts, compliance, or analytical research within a law firm is required.
• Bachelor’s/advanced graduate degree or the equivalent with strong academic performance required.
• Willingness and ability to learn conflicts analysis applying the American Bar Association Model Rules.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate information obtained from partners and practice coordinators for accuracy.
• Review and process new business and lateral hire requests.
• Analyse search results in accordance with ethical rules and Firm policies.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Compliance

Analytical research

Education

Bachelor’s/advanced graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Intapp products

Job description

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Highly regarded US law firm is seeking an exceptional Conflicts Analyst to join its growing and dynamic Conflicts Department in London.

• Salary £60,000-£70,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working (office attendance required 3-4 days a week)
• Liverpool Street / City location

The Conflicts Analyst will support firmwide initiatives, including new business intake and lateral hiring, by identifying and resolving ethical conflicts and related business issues, ensuring compliance with firm policies, and working closely with senior colleagues in both London and the US.

Conflicts Analyst Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate information obtained from partners and practice coordinators through the Intapp Open intake system for accuracy and completeness
• Review and process new business and lateral hire requests, conduct thorough searches on the Firm’s databases, and research entities using internal and third-party resources
• Analyse search results in accordance with applicable ethical rules and Firm policies and prepare detailed conflicts reports and propose effective resolutions
• Maintain and update the firm’s conflicts database with precise and current information on clients and matters, ensuring thorough documentation of conflict resolutions and any waivers obtained
• Review and draft standard engagement letters, waivers/consents, and ethical screens
• Participate in the testing and review of new software systems and applications

Conflicts Analyst Skills & Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience with conflicts, compliance, or analytical research within a law firm is required
• Bachelor’s/advanced graduate degree or the equivalent with strong academic performance required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Intapp products preferred
• Willingness and ability to learn conflicts analysis applying the American Bar Association Model Rules