Our client, one of the global market leaders in providing legal advice, is in the process of recruiting a Conflicts Analyst for their Clearance Centre.

Working in the London Clearance Centre you will be part of a team responsible for the management of conflicts of interest and associated compliance issues across the firm's global practice. The Clearance Centre is a central part of the firm's risk management function and reports ultimately to the firm's General Counsel. The person carrying out this role will be primarily responsible for making decisions on whether new mandates can be taken on in the context of current conflicts rules and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities:
Analysing information contained in the firm's conflict management systems.

Identifying the existence of any potential conflicts of interest in the context of new matters and clients across the full range of practice areas within the firm.

Liaising with both partners and lawyers to establish whether a conflict of interest exists, often in the context of a range of related matters, many of which are highly complex transactions.

Analysing and making decisions on conflicts and compliance issues taking into account legal / regulatory requirements and commercial conflict implications.

Dealing with ad hoc questions/queries from Partners and lawyers relating to conflicts of interest and associated compliance and regulatory issues.


Skills and Experience:
Qualified lawyer with a minimum of two years post qualification experience.

Knowledge of computer systems including Windows-based PC software and databases experience.

Previous experience working in a commercial law environment.
Excellent communication skills.

Ability to solve problems in a methodical and practical way.

Able to work under pressure and to adapt to new processes and technology.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.


Litigation experience would be advantageous, though we will consider applications of suitably qualified candidates from a variety of backgrounds.

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