New Business Analyst

White & Case LLP; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Senior Conflicts Analyst to assist in identifying potential conflicts of interest during new business intake. The role requires conducting thorough research and analysis on clients and shareholders to ensure compliance with global rules. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and 1–2 years of relevant experience within a law firm. This position offers opportunities to work on complex matters in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension plan with matched employer contribution

Yearly wellbeing fund

Income protection

Holiday purchase

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Private GP services

Travel insurance

Dental coverage

Cycle to work

Qualifications

• 1–2 years relevant conflicts experience in a law firm.
• Ability to interact at all levels within the organization.
• Creative and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed research and analysis on clients and owners.
• Process conflict search and matter requests.
• Provide analysis and resolution of conflict issues.

Skills

Strong academic record

Interpersonal and communication skills

Effective judgment

Creative thinking

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or Marketing

Tools

iManage/document management systems

Job description

Overview

White & Case opens more than 13,000 matters every year, or 1 matter per hour, 24/7. As a senior conflicts analyst you will play a key role in assisting partners and fee earners to identify potential conflicts of interest during new business intake and support the Office of the General Counsel in handling all aspects related to incoming new business for both new and existing clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed research and analysis on clients, shareholders, and beneficial owners using external and internal databases to ensure full compliance with global conflicts and AML rules and regulations.
• Process basic and complex conflict search and matter requests, ensuring adherence to client and matter risk policies.
• Process reactivation and additional party requests, including KYC research.
• Conduct KYC research and conflict search for client and matter name changes.
• Gain knowledge of multi‑jurisdictional ethical regulations, especially US and UK rules.
• Provide analysis, recommendations, and resolution of conflict issues as needed for each type of request.
• Collaborate with the Senior Conflicts Analyst and perform any additional duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Law, Business, Finance, or Marketing (not essential).
• 1–2 years relevant conflicts experience required, ideally within a law firm.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity; creative thinker.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels.
• Exhibit mature judgment and appropriate handling of confidential information.
• Pragmatic, self‑motivated, flexible, able to work both in a team and individually.
• Ability to navigate working under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to take on additional tasks as required.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and experience with iManage/document management systems.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Pension plan with matched employer contribution up to 7.5%
• Yearly wellbeing fund
• Income protection
• Holiday purchase
• Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Private GP services
• Travel insurance
• Dental coverage
• Cycle to work

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us.

About White & Case

We are a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on‑the‑ground experience, cross‑border integration, and depth of local, US and English‑qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many. We offer high‑quality, internationally oriented work on the most challenging matters and an opportunity to work as part of a truly global organisation. At White & Case, you can make a real difference, work on cutting‑edge deals that make the headlines, and help shape the world we live in.