Risk Analyst (Conflicts) - 12 months fixed term role

Dentons; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a candidate for a conflict analysis role. Responsibilities include reviewing client intake requests, conducting conflicts checks, and supporting compliance efforts. The ideal applicant requires a Bachelor's degree, fluency in English, and preferably has experience in an international law firm. This position demands strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a client service mindset, facilitating effective operation in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

Remuneration package based on experience

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (legal education preferred).
• Fluency in English (C1 or higher) is essential for international communication.
• Prior experience with conflicts analysis in an international law firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review intake requests for completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct conflicts checks including external database analysis.
• Investigate corporate structures for conflict analysis.

Skills

Fluency in English (C1 or higher)

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Research skills

Strong attention to detail

Client service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree (legal education preferred)

Tools

Intapp Open or similar systems

Job description

Dentons is designed to be different. We are driven to always be the firm of the future, to challenge the status quo, and to provide holistic business solutions to our clients in new and innovative ways. We are the lightbulb moments. The bold ideas. We are the world's largest global law firm, with 12,000+ people across 80+ countries. Driven by the diverse perspectives of our people, our clients, and our communities, we combine local knowledge with global insight.

Role

The purpose of this role is to support the business in assessing new requests (being new clients and/or new business with existing clients) from a conflict and compliance point of view using Dentons' and third-party research databases.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Review intake requests to ensure completeness and accuracy of client and matter information.
• Conduct internal and external conflicts checks, including analysis via Dentons' conflicts database and external databases.
• Investigate corporate structures and management profiles to support conflict and AML analysis.
• Identify and elevate potential legal, commercial, sanctions, or reputational conflicts in line with firm policies.
• Coordinate with Global Dentons offices to obtain conflict clearances.
• Support AML refresh processes for existing clients and monitor high‑risk clients in line with a risk‑based approach.
• Assist in reviewing engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and confidentiality terms.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data is entered and managed in accordance with firm policies.
• Identify and resolve confidential information issues, implementing information barriers and document security processes.
• Coordinate with other Analysts and team members to meet deadlines, time‑sensitive issues and other challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (legal education preferred).
• Fluency in English (C1 or higher) is essential due to international communication.
• Prior experience with conflicts analysis and confidentiality issues in an international law firm is preferred.
• Ability to comprehend the commercial concerns arising from the underlying advice provided by a global law firm.
• Methodical and organized approach to work and strong prioritization skills, with ability to work efficiently under pressure, prioritize and deliver work to a consistently high standard and to deadlines.
• Ability to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure, particularly when dealing with challenging situations.
• Familiarity with Intapp Open or similar intake/conflict systems is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Organized, methodical approach with the ability to prioritize and perform under pressure.
• Strong client service mindset, professionalism, and ability to work in a global, multicultural environment.

Benefits

Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and competencies.