Conflicts Analyst — Legal Risk & Compliance Expert

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE is working with a commercial law firm to hire a Conflicts Analyst who will work directly with lawyers and partners to analyse complex conflicts matters and support compliant decision-making.

The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, commercial awareness, and the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels. You will mentor junior colleagues and help develop conflict search tools and risk processes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness and judgement to balance risk management with client service.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE is working with a commercial law firm to hire a Conflicts Analyst who will work directly with lawyers and partners to analyse complex conflicts matters and support compliant decision-making.

The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, commercial awareness, and the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels. You will mentor junior colleagues and help develop conflict search tools and risk processes.