Conflicts Junior Analyst - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Hogan Lovells; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Conflicts Junior Analyst for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves assisting in identifying and resolving conflicts of interest, maintaining databases, and supporting the department with various research initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills, along with at least 9 months of conflicts research or law firm experience. Flexible/hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• At least 9 months of conflicts research or law firm experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist firm attorneys in the identification and resolution of conflicts of interest.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest through database research.
• Maintain and update the conflicts database.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Word skills

Strong Excel skills

3E database experience

Conflicts research experience

Job description

Overview

Conflicts Junior Analyst - 12 month fixed term contract | Location: London/Birmingham | Reports To: Conflicts Supervisor | Department: New Business Conflicts and Compliance | Hours: 35 hours per week, 9:30am to 5:30pm; flexible/hybrid working options available (up to 40% from home). This is a 12-month fixed term contract within Hogan Lovells’ New Business Conflicts Department.

We are a global law firm seeking a proactive junior analyst to support conflicts research and resolution related to potential new business, new lateral candidates, and related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist firm attorneys and management in the identification and resolution of conflicts of interest
• Identify potential conflicts of interest through corporate and conflicts database research of client and matter information
• Perform database research and analysis of data
• Maintain and update the conflicts database
• Research the corporate history of clients and related parties
• Respond to attorney and staff requests and perform conflicts of interest searches
• Assist with resolution and clearance of business sensitivity issues and straightforward conflicts of interest
• Coordinate receipt and documentation and preparation of engagement letters and client waivers/consents
• Support the New Business Conflicts and Compliance Department with a range of research requests and projects
• Perform general administrative duties including proofreading and filing
• Contribute to research and projects related to basic conflicts of interest issues, including no-party matters and new matters for existing clients

Specific duties may be reviewed to reflect changes in personnel, location or services. All members participate in the firm’s Responsible Business program.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience and Training

• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• At least 9 months of conflicts research or law firm experience
• 3E database or comparable database experience

Agile Working Statement

Our goal is to embed flexibility across our business by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether regularly or on an ad hoc basis, and we will discuss this further.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

It is the policy of Hogan Lovells to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions will be made based on job requirements and shall not be influenced by race or ethnicity, religion, sex, gender and gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital and civil partnership status, pregnancy or disability.