Senior Conflicts Analyst

Career Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

London-based Senior Conflicts Analyst role within a leading international law firm. You will support new business intake, conflicts management, and regulatory matters in a fast-paced, global environment.

You will conduct detailed conflicts and due diligence research, provide commercially focused analysis, and ensure AML/compliance across jurisdictions with guidance to junior team members. This role offers hybrid work with four days in the office.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in legal conflicts role.
• Strong analytical and research skills with high attention to detail.
• Understanding of conflicts of interest principles in a law firm.
• Knowledge of multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements (UK SRA, US rules) is a plus.
• Strong communication with ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidential and sensitive information handling.
• Self-motivated, proactive, able to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal/document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflicts, client due diligence, and AML research using internal/external databases.
• Analyse conflicts results and provide clear recommendations to lawyers and stakeholders.
• Support assessment/approval of new clients, matters, and fee arrangements.
• Investigate complex ownership structures and beneficial ownership information.
• Liaise with Partners, legal teams, compliance, and senior management to resolve conflicts.
• Review matters against professional conduct/regulatory obligations.
• Assist with urgent/high-priority conflict reviews as needed.
• Provide guidance/mentoring to junior team members.
• Contribute to process improvements and specialist projects in the team.
• Collaborate with senior risk stakeholders on complex matters.

Skills

Conflicts research

Due diligence

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit an experienced Senior Conflicts Analyst to join their London-based team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a conflicts professional looking to take the next step in their career, working closely with Partners, fee earners, and senior stakeholders on complex new business intake, conflicts, and regulatory matters within a fast-paced global environment.

As a Senior Conflicts Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting the firm's new business and risk management function. You will be responsible for conducting detailed conflicts and due diligence research, providing commercially focused analysis, and helping ensure compliance with professional conduct and AML requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Working closely with senior legal and compliance teams, you'll advise on conflict-related issues, elevate complex matters where appropriate, and contribute to the efficient onboarding of new clients and matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive conflicts, client due diligence, and AML research using internal and external databases.
• Analyse conflicts results and provide clear recommendations to lawyers and business stakeholders.
• Support the assessment and approval of new clients, matters, and fee arrangements.
• Investigate complex ownership structures, shareholders, and beneficial ownership information.
• Liaise with Partners, legal teams, compliance functions, and senior management to resolve conflicts issues.
• Review matters against relevant professional conduct and regulatory obligations.
• Assist with urgent and high-priority conflict reviews when required.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and specialist projects within the team.
• Work closely with senior compliance and risk stakeholders on complex or sensitive matters.

About You

• Previous experience (2-4 years) within a legal conflicts role.
• Strong analytical and research skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of conflicts of interest principles within a law firm environment.
• Knowledge of multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements, particularly UK SRA and/or US ethical rules, would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience using legal or document management systems.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded international law firm.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile global matters.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Clear opportunities for professional development and progression.
• London-based role with a hybrid working model (4 days per week in the office).

Working Pattern: Hybrid (4 days in office)