Conflicts Analyst

Dentons Students Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm based in the UK seeks a Conflicts Analyst to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and manage commercial conflict risks. The ideal candidate will hold a law degree and possess analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a good understanding of confidentiality and regulatory frameworks. You will work closely with teams to avoid conflicts of interest while maintaining effective compliance controls in a hybrid or remote setting.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in conflicts and confidential information in an international law firm.
• Familiarity with legal regulations applicable to the role.
• Ability to recognize jurisdiction-specific rules.

Responsibilities

• Review and clear medium‑complexity conflict checks.
• Manage the entire conflict‑checking process.
• Collaborate with teams to analyze engagement terms.
• Adhere to internal compliance policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent experience

Tools

Elite/3E

Intapp Open

Job description

Overview

Department/Division: Risk and Compliance

Duration: Permanent

Location: London or Glasgow (Fully Remote also considered)

Reports to: Senior Conflicts Officer Team Leader

Direct Reports: None

Type of Role: Hybrid/Remote

Budget Responsibilities: No

The Risk and Compliance (R&C) function is dedicated to ensuring that legal and professional practice across Dentons is conducted in a professional, compliant and risk‑based manner, balancing ethical obligations with business needs. R&C comprises two dedicated teams – Conflicts and Anti‑Money Laundering – and is staffed with over 40 compliance professionals based in London, Warsaw, Dubai, Doha, Glasgow and remotely in the UK.

Role

Conflicts Analyst – responsible for ensuring Dentons complies with applicable legislative requirements while managing commercial and business conflict risks in line with Dentons global strategy and conflicts policies. The role involves maintaining effective compliance controls and procedures to avoid conflicts of interest and protect confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Review and clear medium‑complexity conflict checks, managing legal and commercial issues across the Dentons network and considering potential business conflicts in line with global strategies.
• Own the entire conflict‑checking process, from initial review through to matter‑record creation.
• Provide clear and concise escalations to Team Leaders and the Senior Conflicts Manager as required.
• Collaborate with the Client Terms Team to analyze engagement terms and assess the impact of bespoke conflict terms from a commercial and strategic perspective.
• Identify sanctions‑related issues and raise them to the Financial Crime Team.
• Adhere to Dentons internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Use the firm’s global conflicts and new‑matter‑opening system and other internal/external systems to review and analyze data.
• Lead discussions with lawyers and partners to ascertain the presence of any legal, commercial or confidential information conflicts and suggest possible resolutions; deal with highly complex transactions where stakeholders may have differing views.
• Ensure internal conflict flags are up‑to‑date and relevant.
• Help ensure daily workflow is progressed in a timely manner and meets SLA.
• Handle ongoing management of matters.
• Assist with lower‑complexity, higher‑volume workflow when necessary.
• Assist with department projects and initiatives.
• Help with other duties as assigned to fully meet the position’s requirements.
• Support Team Leaders, Managers and Global Heads as required.

Qualifications

Technical skills

• Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Relevant experience in conflicts and confidential information, preferably in an international law firm (other professional/financial services firms considered).
• Knowledge of Elite/3E, Intapp Open or similar systems.
• Familiarity with the SRA Standards and Regulation, Law Society of Scotland Rules, The Law Society of Ireland Code of Conduct and the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) requirements; able to provide guidance on these regulations.
• Ability to recognise when rules of other jurisdictions apply (e.g., US ABA conflict rules).
• Analytical skills to assess medium‑to‑high‑difficulty legal issues and produce accurate, reasoned opinions.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1998 and equivalents, EU Market Abuse Directive 2003/6/EC, Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (parts relevant to law firms), Money‑Laundering Regulations 2017.

Personal attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive interaction at all levels.
• Professional outlook and attitude.
• Team player with strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Methodical, efficient and organised approach to workload.
• Decisiveness and composure under pressure, especially in difficult situations.
• Deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines.
• Diplomatic and tactful.
• Initiative and proactive attitude.
• Continuous improvement mindset for systems.
• Commitment to Dentons values and promotion of equal opportunities and diversity principles.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps clients grow, protect, operate and finance their organisations by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Dentons is purpose‑driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, focusing on what matters most to clients.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture where people can thrive regardless of background or circumstance. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. Learn more at https://www.dentons.com/en/our-firm/inclusion-and-diversity.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone, including those of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours. During the application process, applicants can disclose adjustments or support they require; any information shared is treated in confidence.

Application Process

Direct applications are welcome via our careers page. Please do not submit applications via email or to unsolicited CVs. No agencies.