An elite US law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Conflicts Analyst to join its London Risk & Compliance function. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated, cross-border conflicts matters within a highly regarded international environment, collaborating with lawyers and colleagues across the firm’s global network.
Why Apply?
- Reward and progression – A highly attractive salary alongside the opportunity to further develop within a leading international Risk & Compliance function.
- Sophisticated international work – Exposure to complex, cross-border conflicts matters spanning both UK and US jurisdictions.
- Global collaboration – Work closely with lawyers and Risk & Compliance colleagues across an international network on high-quality, challenging matters.
Sitting within the firm’s international Risk & Compliance function, the Senior Conflicts Analyst will help ensure new clients and matters are accepted in accordance with the firm’s professional and regulatory obligations. The role offers broad exposure to sophisticated, cross-border work and requires a strong understanding of both UK and US conflicts requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct conflicts searches and research on prospective clients, related parties, corporate structures and ownership.
- Analyse potential conflicts, progress clearances and escape complex issues where appropriate.
- Liaise with lawyers and matter teams on conflicts findings, including assisting with consents and waivers where required.
- Support new client and matter intake, including matter openings, amendments and closures.
- Undertake conflicts checks for lateral hires and create and maintain ethical screens.
- Contribute to wider conflicts projects, reporting and ongoing process improvements.
The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years’ strong conflicts experience covering both UK and US conflicts, ideally gained within a leading international or US law firm. They will have a solid understanding of conflicts rules and requirements across both jurisdictions, alongside hands-on experience of conflicts searching, analysis and clearance.
Strong research and analytical skills are essential, including the ability to understand complex corporate structures and identify relevant conflicts issues. The successful candidate will also be highly detail-oriented, an effective communicator and confident working with lawyers and senior stakeholders across international offices.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conflicts professional looking to take the next step within an elite US law firm, offering sophisticated international work, strong exposure and the opportunity to further develop within a high-performing Risk & Compliance function.
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