Senior Conflicts Analyst

Clarke Willmott LLP; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke Willmott LLP is seeking a diligent Conflicts Analyst to support our onboarding team in managing conflict checks across the firm. You will gather information, run checks and ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct, all while providing clear guidance to fee-earners and staff.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, accuracy in data input, and the ability to manage multiple requests against tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience running conflict checks in a law firm.
• Good understanding of the regulatory environment and the SRA Code of Conduct.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and meet deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accurate data input.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with lawyers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Receive requests for conflict checks from across the firm.
• Liaise with fee-earners and secretaries to ensure you have the correct information.
• Run the conflict check using our conflict checking software.
• Review the conflict report and refer potential conflicts to the Onboarding Team Manager or MLRO.
• Communicate outcomes and implement any further actions.
• Answer queries on status and progress.
• Assist with training and mentoring the Onboarding team.
• Draft and update conflicts procedures, policies and guidance.
• Update the conflicts page on the firm intranet.

Skills

Conflict checks experience

Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Attention to detail

Data input accuracy

Communication skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Tools

Conflict checking software

Job description

About The Role

This is an important position which carries a degree of responsibility, as it is vital that the client and onboarding checks are run accurately and carefully reviewed.

Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:

• Receive requests for conflict checks from across the firm;
• Liaise with fee-earners and secretaries to ensure that you have the correct information to run the check, obtaining information from external sources, such as Companies House, where required;
• Run the conflict check using our conflict checking software;
• Review the conflict report to identify any entries which match the search criteria and refer any potential conflict to the Onboarding Team Manager or MLRO, recommending an appropriate course of action to protect the firm;
• Communicate the outcome agreed upon by the Onboarding Team Manger to the fee-earner and secretary and implement any further actions needed as a result of their decision.
• Answer queries relating to the status and progress of conflict checks.
• Assist with the training of and provide day to day supervision, mentoring and guidance to members of the Onboarding team processing conflicts checks.
• Provide training to the wider firm on Conflicts related matters.
• Assist with drafting and updating Conflicts procedures, policies and guidance. Drafting and updating workflows.
• Updating the conflicts page on the firm intranet.

The role is right for you if:

• You ideally have two years’ experience in running conflict checks, in a law firm.
• Understanding of the regulatory environment in which we work, and have a good understanding of the conflict of interest and disclosure provisions in the SRA Code of Conduct. Ability to apply that learning to the requirements of the different fee-earning teams in our firm.
• Ability to manage many different requests and working to demanding deadlines.
• Self-motivation, drive, initiative and great organisational skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Accurate data inputting skills are also essential.
• Takes pride in work and provides first class support to our fee-earing teams.
• Enthusiastic team player who enjoys helping others and who works collaboratively with colleagues.
• Comfortable dealing with lawyers at all levels and have good communication skills.

About Us

Who we are

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

What we can offer you

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.