Senior Conflicts Analyst - #2169482

Senior Conflicts Analyst

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Conflicts Analyst to join a fast-growing transatlantic law firm on a permanent basis. In this role, you will work within new business intake in London and will play a key role in supporting the Firm and the Business Acceptance team in the identification, substantive analysis and resolution of ethical and commercial conflicts and related regulatory compliance matters.

• Salary to £100,000
• Superb employee benefits
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Subsidised on-site restaurant and coffee bar
• Enhanced family leave
• GymFlex

Senior Conflicts Analyst Key Responsibilities:

• This role will be a key point of liaison between the US conflicts team and UK Partners to support the resolution of conflicts which will mainly be cleared in accordance with ABA rules. This will involve an explanation of the ABA rules and the differences with SRA rules to obtain the information required to support decision making.
• Analyse search results in accordance with applicable ethical rules and Firm policies; proposing issue resolution in a clear and concise manner for escalation to the US team where appropriate.
• Review standard and non-standard engagement letters and draft waivers / consents as needed.
• Confirm the need for ethical walls, prepare supporting documentation, escalating as appropriate.
• Work with the Head of Business Acceptance to analyse and resolve complex conflict issues.
• Review and approve new client forms prepared by the Conflict Analysts.

Senior Conflicts Analyst Skills & Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role within a law firm.
• Degree or the equivalent with strong academic performance required.
• Demonstrated experience in ABA conflicts and analytical research gained within a corporate environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat with the ability to adapt to new software and applications required..
• Substantive knowledge applying the SRA and American Bar Association Model Rules.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.