Conflicts & Risk Analyst — Law Firm Compliance

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; West of England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE is partnering with a commercial law firm to hire a Conflicts Analyst. You will work directly with lawyers and partners to analyse complex conflicts matters, provide practical solutions to risk issues, and support the ongoing development of internal processes and compliance systems.

The role requires collaboration with fee earners and partners to navigate regulatory and commercial risk, while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to information barrier maintenance.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing conflicts within a commercial law firm environment
• 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 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, share technical know-how, and act as a central point of contact for compliance enquiries.
• Contribute to group risk initiatives and support the maintenance of information barriers where required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE is partnering with a commercial law firm to hire a Conflicts Analyst. You will work directly with lawyers and partners to analyse complex conflicts matters, provide practical solutions to risk issues, and support the ongoing development of internal processes and compliance systems.

The role requires collaboration with fee earners and partners to navigate regulatory and commercial risk, while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to information barrier maintenance.