Senior Conflicts Analyst - International Law Firm

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Conflicts Analyst to join its established risk and compliance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regarded global environment, supporting complex, cross-border legal work and advising senior stakeholders on conflict-related matters.

The Role

You will play a key role in the firm's new business intake and conflicts function, taking ownership of complex conflict checks and providing commercially focused advice to partners and legal teams. This position sits within a collaborative, high-performing team and offers exposure to sophisticated global mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed conflicts analysis for new clients, matters, and lateral hires
• Identify and assess potential legal and commercial conflicts across multiple jurisdictions
• Advise partners and senior stakeholders on conflict risks and appropriate mitigation strategies
• Draft, review, and help negotiate conflict waivers and engagement terms
• Analyse complex corporate structures, including parent entities and affiliates
• Escalate high-risk issues with clear, practical recommendations
• Mentor junior team members and act as a key point of escalation within the team

Experience & Skills Required

• Extensive conflicts experience within a large international or US law firm
• Strong knowledge of conflicts rules, professional conduct standards, and regulatory frameworks
• Ability to interpret complex corporate relationships and global entity structures
• Confident communicator with experience liaising directly with partners and senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment

Working Pattern

• Hybrid model: 3 days per week in the office, 2 days remote
• Collaborative team culture with in-person engagement valued

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a high-profile, globally integrated firm
• Exposure to complex, cross-border legal matters
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing function

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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