At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a new central conflicts team and analyse potential conflicts of interest.
- Company: DAC Beachcroft, an international firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, inclusive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Supportive employer committed to inclusivity and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in compliance while developing your legal and commercial skills.
- Qualifications: Law degree or relevant experience in compliance or commercial law.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
Applicants of varying experience levels are encouraged to apply for either a Conflict Analyst or Senior Conflict Analyst role.
Applicants with relevant experience may also be considered for a supervisory role.
The role provides an opportunity to be involved in the development of a new central conflicts team, helping to determine whether a new client or matter can, or should be, accepted by us in line with the SRA Code of Conduct, our existing client base and our own ethical framework.
The role will utilise and develop your commercial awareness and compliance knowledge and will involve analysing potential conflicts of interest.
Key Responsibilities Performing conflict and sanctions check searches using the Intapp system.
Analysing potential commercial, legal and material information conflict issues in accordance with the applicable regulation and common law.
Working with colleagues in the legal teams to obtain relevant information to assist your analysis.
Identifying wider commercial risk issues at the client acceptance and conflict checking stage.
Escalating issues arising from the search results to OGC (Office of General Counsel), where necessary.
Assisting in the implementation of information barriers.
Ensuring consistent data entry into Intapp.
Working within SLA timescales.
Developing and maintaining knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct rules relating to conflicts of interest and the duties of confidentiality and disclosure.
Firm wide: Understands DAC Beachcroft is an international firm.
Works with awareness of this structure to operate as one team/brand.
Actively operates in the best interests of the firm at all times internally and externally.
Operates in a regulated environment, effectively managing risk and compliance issues including data security.
Works in partnership with others to manage and mitigate commercial risk Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Either a law degree/GDL/LPC OR previous experience of working in a compliance function OR relevant experience from working within a commercial law firm as a conflicts analyst.
Experience of gathering and analysing information and utilising it in a methodical way.
Proven ability to work to competing deadlines, prioritise appropriately and maintain a positive working attitude.
Highly organised with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to form and maintain good relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
A working knowledge of Intapp is desirable but not essential.
Able to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure-particularly when dealing with difficult situations.
Able to exercise tact and diplomacy.
Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive.
Good team player.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution.
Additional Information As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage (including the application, assessment or interview process), please contact recruitment@dacbeachcroft. com in confidence with the vacancy reference in the subject line, and we’ll be happy to help.
Department Business Services - OGCEmployment Type Permanent Workplace type Hybrid
Conflict Analyst/Senior Conflict Analyst employer: DAC Beachcroft
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