Conflicts Analyst

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

Job summary

A highly regarded law firm in London is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to support business intake and hiring processes. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in conflicts analysis within a legal environment, ensuring compliance and maintaining accurate records. The role offers a salary of £60,000-£70,000 and requires hybrid working with office attendance 3-4 days per week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience with conflicts, compliance, or analytical research within a law firm.
• Strong academic performance in relevant field is required.
• Willingness to learn and apply ethical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate information from partners for accuracy and completeness.
• Review and process new business and lateral hire requests.
• Prepare detailed conflicts reports and resolutions.
• Maintain and update the conflicts database.
• Review and draft engagement letters and consents.
• Participate in testing new software systems.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Analytical research

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or 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