New Business & Conflicts Analyst

Wilson Sonsini; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini in London is seeking a New Business & Conflicts Analyst to support the conflicts search and client due diligence processes within the risk management function. The Analyst will gain exposure to the firm's global client base in technology and life sciences and a clear path for professional development.

Hybrid schedule is available. You will analyze potential conflicts arising from new client intake, matter openings, and lateral hires, and ensure AML/KYC checks comply with firm

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 1+ years of experience in law firm conflicts, risk, or business intake preferred.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize complex information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to interact professionally at all levels.
• High degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and ability to manage a high-volume workload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict of interest searches for new client intake and matter openings.
• Analyze results to identify potential conflicts for hit selections.
• Perform corporate research and AML/KYC checks on prospective clients.
• Enter client, matter, and billing information into the intake database accurately.
• Liaise with attorneys, billing, and admin teams to clear new clients and matters.
• Support process improvements and take on special projects in new business intake and conflicts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Conflicts database

AML/KYC checks

Job description

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

The New Business & Conflicts Analyst supports Wilson Sonsini's New Business and Conflicts team in identifying, evaluating, and resolving potential conflicts of interest arising from new client and matter intake, lateral attorney and staff hiring, and related anti-money laundering (AML) obligations. The Analyst serves as a first point of analysis on conflicts searches and client due diligence, working closely with various teams across the firm's global offices. This is a foundational role within the firm's risk management function, offering direct exposure to the firm's client base across the technology and life sciences sectors and a clear path for professional development within a leading global law firm.

This position is available as a hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict of interest searches in connection with new client intake, new matter opening, and lateral attorney/staff hires, using the firm's conflicts database and relevant third-party research tools
• Analyze search results to identify potential conflicts for relevant hit selections
• Perform corporate research (e.g., entity structure, ownership, affiliates) and conduct AML/know-your-client (KYC) checks on prospective clients in accordance with firm policy and applicable regulatory requirements
• Process new client and new matter intake requests, ensuring accurate and timely entry of client, matter, and billing information into the firm's accounting/intake database
• Liaise with attorneys, billing personnel, and other administrative departments to gather information necessary to clear and open new clients and matters
• Support process improvements and assist with special projects related to new business intake and conflicts as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1+ years of relevant experience in a law firm conflicts, risk, or business intake function preferred
• Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex corporate and ownership information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys and staff at all levels
• Sound independent judgment and the ability to identify issues requiring escalation
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a high‑volume workload, work efficiently under time pressure, and maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Visit our website here.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Wilson Sonsini

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them. We represent more than 300 public enterprises and 3,000 private companies in a wide range of today’s cutting‑edge industries, from AI and fintech to life sciences and mobility. For more than 60 years, our attorneys and professional staff have created a unique working environment. With deep roots in the fast‑paced and innovative world of Silicon Valley, the firm fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and team‑oriented approach for all employees, providing professional and personal development opportunities and encouraging all departments to promote a stable and optimal work/life balance.

Culture & Diversity

Wilson Sonsini is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce globally. We have built a culture in which employees of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences are encouraged and empowered to achieve their maximum potential. Our firm is consistently recognized among the top law firms in annual diversity rankings. For example, Wilson Sonsini ranked No. 2 among firms with more than 601 attorneys in Law360’s 2025 Diversity Snapshot. Additionally, in 2025, for the seventh consecutive year, Wilson Sonsini achieved Mansfield Plus Certification, and in 2026, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm achieved a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.

We are also dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work by providing legal services, financial support, and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need. In 2025, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff provided more than 80,500 pro bono hours, participated in 125 community service projects, and raised over $130,000 for charitable organizations and causes. In addition, the Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed more than $2.35 million to 112 law‑related organizations and 129 community organizations in 2025.

Offices

• Austin, TX
• Boston, MA
• Boulder, CO
• Brussels, Belgium
• Century City, CA
• Hong Kong
• London
• Los Angeles, CA
• New York, NY
• Palo Alto, CA
• Salt Lake City, UT
• San Diego, CA
• San Francisco, CA
• Seattle, WA
• Shanghai (China)
• Washington, D.C.
• Wilmington, DE