New Business Analyst

White & Case LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Conflicts Analyst in London to assist Partners and fee earners in identifying potential conflicts of interest. This role involves conducting detailed research and processing conflict search requests. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience, showcasing strong analytical and interpersonal skills. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and values diversity in hiring.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension plan with matched employer contribution up to 7.5%

Yearly wellbeing fund

Income protection

Life insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Private GP services

Travel insurance

Dental coverage

Cycle to work

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant Conflicts experience required, ideally within a law firm.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.
• Pragmatic, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work both in a team and individually.

Responsibilities

• Conducting detailed research and analysis on clients and their shareholders.
• Processing conflict search and matter requests.
• Collaborating with Senior Conflicts Analyst and addressing conflict issues.

Skills

Detailed research and analysis

Effective communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

iManage/document management systems

Job description

Are you ready to make your mark as part of the Conflicts Team in our London office? White & Case opens more than 13,000 matters every year, or 1 matter per hour, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Playing a key role in assisting Partners and fee earners to identify potential conflicts of interest during new business intake, you will work at the heart of the Firm's operations and as a trusted advisor to our lawyers.

By providing assistance to Partners, fee earners and PA's in relation to conflicts of interest identified during new business intake, you will also be supporting the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) in handling all aspects related to incoming new business for both new/existing clients. You will also provide support to the OGC in relation to compliance with the conflicts rules requiring defensive analytical research and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting detailed research and analysis on clients of the Firm, their shareholders, and beneficial owners. Using external and internal databases to ensure full compliance, on a documented risk basis, with global conflicts and AML rules and regulations to which the Firm is subject.
• Processing basic and complex types of conflict search and matter requests and all of its related activities, including adherence to our client and matter risk policies.
• Processing reactivation and additional party requests and all of its related activities, including KYC research.
• Conducting KYC research and conflict search in relation to client and matter name changes.
• Gaining knowledge on multi-jurisdictional ethical regulations, especially the US and UK rules.
• Providing analysis, recommendations, and addressing conflict issues as needed for each type of request.
• Collaborating with Senior Conflicts Analyst, and performing any other duties that may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelors degree preferred in Law, Business, Finance or Marketing preferred but 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 and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Exhibit mature judgement and appropriate handling of confidential information.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Pragmatic, self-motivated, flexible and able to work both in team and individually as required.
• Ability to navigate working under pressure and deadlines.
• Willingness to take on additional tasks, as and when required.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office, ideally experience of iManage/document management systems.

What We Offer

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. We live by our values-to be pioneering, united and human-and we believe that you'll experience them from your first day. We will give you the support and training that will help you achieve your potential as a global lawyer.

We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a Conflicts professional, and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages.

We offer high-quality, internationally oriented work on the most challenging matters and an opportunity to work as part of a truly global organisation.

About White & Case

We are a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration, and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many.

Location and Reporting

This role is based in our London office and reports to the New Business Manager, GCO. Our standard office hours are 09:30-18:00, with a current requirement for 3 days in the office per week.

Firm 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
• Holiday purchase (available during annual enrolment)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 . We will be happy to work with you.

Note to recruitment agencies: Our internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction.

Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the London Recruitment team. When engaging with agencies, we are supported by our preferred suppliers.