Conflicts Analyst

DWF Law LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services as a Conflict Data Analyst. In this hybrid role based in Manchester, you will play a crucial part in ensuring compliance and accuracy in conflict searches, helping to safeguard the firm's integrity. Collaborating closely with local teams, you will expedite client onboarding while utilizing your analytical skills to interpret data and make sound recommendations. This position offers an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and your contributions will be valued. If you are eager to grow in a dynamic setting and make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Access.
• Strong communication skills with a focus on assisting others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate conflict search results to assist fee earners.
• Design and run database searches for complex matters.
• Analyze data to make informed conflict decisions.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Access)

Conflict Search Knowledge

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Database Interrogation

Job description

Why join us?

DWF is seeking a conflict data analyst to join our team. You will deliver accurate, timely and compliant conflict search results, helping fee earners to determine when we should not act due to a conflict of interest, duty of confidentiality or commercial conflict. This role involves working closely with local file-opening teams to expedite new clients and new matter intake.

We are looking for someone who is interested in working with new business inception processes. Any previous experience within a law firm is welcomed, but not essential.

This role is on a hybrid basis in our Manchester office.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of SRA and Law Society requirements for Conflict Search
• Able to design and run database searches appropriate for the complexity and business risk presented by the matter/parties under investigation
• Able to use simple query-type syntax to interrogate the Analyze conflict search history database
• Able to execute logical, data-based analysis and interpret data
• Possess the ability to determine whether adequate information is present to permit a robust conflict decision to be made and make recommendations to accept or decline business
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel and/or Access)
• Ability to deliver clear and concise written and verbal reports
• Maintains knowledge of market developments acquiring the necessary skills to meet new demands in service delivery

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Proficient with all Microsoft Office products
• Strong communication skills and a desire to assist others

Desirable

• Evidence of ability in data handling and manipulation
• Demonstrable experience in managing SLAs
• Experience in database interrogation and analysis
• Worked as Paralegal, Senior Paralegal, AML Compliance officer, Database Analyst or similar role
• Experience working in New Business Inception processes
• Experience in a Law firm

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.