Conflicts Analyst

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to work with lawyers and partners on complex conflicts matters. You will analyse conflicts, provide practical risk solutions, and help develop internal processes and compliance systems.

The role requires collaboration with fee earners and partners to balance risk management with high-quality client service. Prior experience in a commercial law firm and familiarity with compliance technology are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience managing conflicts within a commercial law firm
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative professional capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Familiarity with compliance technology is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflicts checks to identify legal, regulatory or commercial issues for matters
• Collaborate with fee earners and partners to deliver solutions to risk challenges
• Support refinement of internal conflicts search software, workflows and risk systems
• Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements and risk policies
• Mentor junior team members and act as a point of reference for compliance enquiries
• Support group risk initiatives and information barriers maintenance

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Compliance software

Job description

We are working with a commercial law firm to hire a Conflicts Analyst for their team. In this role you will work directly with lawyers and partners to analyse complex conflicts matters, provide practical solutions to risk issues, and support the ongoing development of internal processes and compliance systems.

The firm is looking for a collaborative professional with proven experience managing conflicts within a commercial law firm environment. Candidates must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with the commercial awareness and judgement required to balance risk management alongside high-quality client service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the confidence to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, with prior exposure to specialised compliance technology being beneficial.

The responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough analysis of conflicts checks to identify potential legal, regulatory, or commercial issues for new and existing matters.
• Partnering with fee earners and partners to deliver pragmatic, business-focused solutions to complex risk challenges.
• Assisting with the continuous refinement and evolution of internal conflicts search software, workflows, and risk management systems.
• Advising internal stakeholders on regulatory compliance requirements and internal risk policies.
• Mentoring junior team members, sharing technical know-how, and acting as a central point of contact for compliance enquiries.
• Contributing to group risk initiatives and supporting the maintenance of information barriers where required.